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Increased engagement coupled with changing needs and an easier path to legal action put the onus on plan sponsors to ensure they can defend their strategy and investment choices.

Companies have consistently rejected the idea of terminating their health plans and sending employees to buy their own coverage, but attitudes may be shifting.

Fragile small-group segment will be undermined by liberalization of rules governing association plans.

Employers can restrict birth control offerings on group health plans based on documentation of religious beliefs or sincerely held moral convictions.

Like-minded brokers are banding together, finding joy in helping would-be competitors get a win for their clients, says adviser Rachel Miner.

As base health plans become more generic, having unique and tailored products will become a key differentiator for recruitment and retention.

To avoid headaches, clients need to look at and/or provisions and pre-existing conditions, among others.

A recent court of appeals opinion addresses a difficult question employers encounter when faced with a request for leave as an accommodation for a disability: exactly how long is too long?

Employers on the fence about making the switch to electronic processing report four key areas of frustration.

A close analysis of terms will help to verify critical features such as performance guarantees, TPA service agreements, applicable rebates and more.