Wellness

Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.

More than 8 in 10 young employees say they plan to work into retirement, which indicates a “fundamental shift.”

New innovations gained ground in the benefits industry in 2016, but there’s work to do with employee engagement.

The Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges all had a big impact on employers in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year.

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

New innovations gained ground in the benefit adviser space in 2016, but there’s work to do with employee engagement.

Employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees may offer a new, special HRA arrangement, called a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement, explains attorneys from Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.

Before Obamacare is repealed or replaced, benefit advisers must be aware of the rules that are still in place, advises Jenny Riley of Hodges-Mace.

When helping people plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven A. Plewes.

Beginning in January, the book publishing company will give employees up to $1,200 annually to tackle loans.