Wellness

Overwhelmed and anxious, employees who care for disabled and challenged loved ones have their own unique requirements.

Concerns over privacy and reimbursement programs have cast a shadow on these popular and beneficial programs.

Many pharmacy benefit managers promote discounts and drug rebates that may look good on paper, but often provide no transparency of true costs. This can result in employers paying much more than they should.

At a broker conference, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer give the impression that the internecine battle over healthcare is over for 2018.

A majority of employers and industry insiders surveyed by Venrock are worried the effort is going to “face substantial challenges and take lots of time.”

Concerns over privacy and reimbursement programs have cast a shadow on these popular and beneficial programs.

Often overlooked, the benefit could provide much-needed relief to employees who need income replacement.

Many pharmacy benefit managers promote discounts and drug rebates that may look good on paper, but often provide no transparency of true costs. This can result in employers paying much more than they should.

Brokers can use advanced data analytics to drive partnerships with self-insured employers, says Advanced Plan for Health’s Neil Godbey.

Adviser Kimberly Eckelbarger shows clients how to increase earnings by right-sizing their health plans.