House repeals CLASS Act, part of PPACA
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to officially repeal the CLASS Act, the long-term care provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
America’s ‘screwed up’ health care spending
The health care system is "so screwed up in where we invest our money," and that needs to change for costs to become manageable, said a health researcher in late January.
The business plan behind 50% growth in tough times
While many brokers are worried about the future, Mike Sullivan of Digital Insurance is excited about it and the many opportunities that will present themselves.
Employees failing to save makes for an adviser’s opportunity
Employees do not save enough for their eventual retirement needs, research shows. But, with tools, help and education from financial advisers that paradigm may shift – benefiting not only the employee but the employer and adviser.
Americas screwed up health care spending
The health care system is so screwed up in where we invest our money, and that needs to change for costs to become manageable, said a health researcher Tuesday.
Agents play a “big role” in Congressional legislation
Insurance agents play a big role in making sure Congressional legislation comes out the way it does, two members of the House told the National Association of Health Underwriters Capitol Conference Tuesday.
Post-PPACA health spending growth remains slow
U.S. health care spending experienced historically low rates of growth in 2009 and 2010, according to the annual report of national health expenditures published Monday.
A look at the health care landscape
Last year was one full of health care news, with most of it focused around the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In 2012, there will be some major decisions and rules announced and decided. Here's a look back and forward at health care news.
CLASS dismissed
Arranging and financing long-term care is an issue everyone will face yet no one wants to talk about. However, following the Health Department's move to table the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, planning for long-term care is becoming part of the national conversation – and that presents opportunities and challenges for employers.
The consequences of failing to plan
The failure of businesses, including brokerages and advisory firms, to plan for succession is an often known – but little talked about in public – topic that research shows can have a drastic effect on a company, especially in the current economy.
New tool helps advisers understand clients’ health care costs in retirement
Nationwide Financial launched a tool Tuesday that aims to help advisers estimate their clients health care expenses in retirement, which most Americans fail to plan for, the company says.
A CLASS denied
Long-term care is a "problem every-body will face and no one wants to talk about." But with the shelving of the CLASS Act by Congress, planning for long-term care is becoming part of the national conversation – and that presents an opportunity for brokers.
Where dental needs work
The field of dental care is where medical care was 40-50 years ago, as there are still thousands of dollars in price differences for the same procedure, and no standard practices, experts say.
IFEBP conference: Web, email now outdated in health e-communication
Email and websites are becoming outdated when communicating with health plan participants as social media moves to the forefront, says one industry expert at the annual International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefits Conference.
Rising stars in advising
EBA searched far and wide to find 10 "Rising Stars in Advising" who are making a name for themselves and will lead the next generation of advisers. We're delighted to introduce them.
Wellness engagement efforts must change; heres how to make it happen
More than half of the average companys employees do not engage in wellness programs because they dont think the programs are relevant to them. Thus, changing their minds also requires a change in how the programs are rolled out.
Showing them the light
Financial adviser Terry Kingsbery will stand in front of a room of highly educated people with a dollar bill held up high to make a point about planning for retirement.
Taking benefits packages from ‘good’ to ‘extraordinary’
Great benefits keep employees happy and productivity high. Seeking to recognize companies that go above and beyond in what they offer, for the past 10 years Principal Financial Group has named what it says are the 10 best companies for employee financial security – an award that recognizes companies that offer "extraordinary benefits."
How to hire truly exceptional talent
What does it take to hire truly great staff for your firm, and how many steps are involved? Speaking here at the 6th Annual Employee Benefit Adviser Summit, EBA Contributor Jack Kwicien, a managing partner of Daymark Advisors, provided some tips for hiring truly expectational talent.
Advisers must move faster and stronger
Brokers and advisers must change now and prove to companies that doing nothing could be detrimental a former adviser said at EBA Summit.