EBAs 2013 Rising Stars in Advising
EBAs 10 Rising Stars in Advising are in their 30s or younger and have already set themselves apart from the older generation of benefit brokers.
Gillian Roberts
Managing Editor
EBA speaks with PPACA CO-OPs trade organization
PPACA CO-OPs have a trade organization, but funding cuts mean there isn't funding for future groups.
The 411 on the 140
Tips for using Twitter and other social media for business communication, including benefits information.
3-year anniversary: Important milestones for PPACA
This week marks the third anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. As benefits professionals look toward the laws full implementation next year, here is a quick look at important dates for PPACA past and future.
Unique, yet simple, wellness strategies on the rise
40% of employers anticipate that their companys wellness budget will increase in the near future, a recent OptumHealth shows and many are finding quick, easy ways to incorporate healthy living into the work day.
3-year anniversary: Important milestones for PPACA
On the anniversary of President Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, we take a quick look at important dates on the passage, implementation and rollout of the law thats set to change America.
New MLR bill hits Senate, House bill to come
New legislation was issued last night in the Senate that would remove broker compensation from the MLR calculation.
Broker bill is a lovefest for the industry and consumers, says NAIC
A Senate hearing yesterday discussed a bill that creates a non-profit, national organization that would simplify the licensing process for brokers conducting business outside of their state of residence.
Stanley McChrystal: If youre in charge, youre responsible
Gen. McChrystal talked at MetLifes National Benefits Symposium on Monday in Washington, divulging lessons learned from the experience that forced his resignation as commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Time for the industry to focus on cost
Most brokers who plan to stay in the industry in 2014 are learning to embrace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But as two health policy minds from opposite sides of the political spectrum discussed Wednesday at Americas Health Insurance Plans conference in Washington, unknown effects of PPACA and rising costs of health care should still be on the minds of carriers and brokers alike.
Industry leaders oppose MLR regs at AHIP, but give no nod to action
The MLR regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are misguided, according to AHIP attendees. An engaged crowd at Wednesdays Americas Health Insurance Plans conference in Washington listened to a panel dissect this issue from what the speakers said were unfounded claims of carrier profitability by the government, to the restrictions placed on innovation as a result of high ratio requirements.
How employers are getting creative with PPACA
Two employers shared how theyve gotten creative with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at Thursdays National Business Group on Health conference in Washington. One chose to move to a new consumer-driven health plan and the other chose a private exchange through Aon Hewitt.
Get going: 3 things you need to know this week
Were starting your week with three important facts, developments or conversations from recent and upcoming events. This week, well look at why uninsured Americans hospital bills are so high, more official steps forward by HHS on public exchanges and HHS goals for tech improvements in 2013.
A new retirement product with a twist: long-term disability insurance
Its nothing new that Americans are working and living longer. But with 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs and the old money-under-the-mattress plan, what could possibly be added to secure Americans financial security? Pension Advisory Group thinks it has the answer a new group long-term disability insurance product.
LIMRA: DC disclosures fail to inform half of users
A new study released by insurance industry researcher LIMRA shows that half of defined contribution employees are still not aware of how much they pay in annual fees and expenses, despite fee disclosure requirements added in 2012.
Get going: 3 things you need to know this week
Were starting your week with three important facts, developments or conversations from recent and upcoming events. This week, we look at the new IRS guidelines, final ruling from CMS on MLR ratio and whats going on in Europe with retirement taxes.
Sun Life partners with NBA in move to boost voluntary business
Get ready for tip off. Sun Life Financial is set to offer brokers a new place to take employer clients and employees the NBA basketball court.
The rise of telemedicine
Telemedicine poised to be a big seller for the instant gratification generation.
Employee questions about exchanges likely to spike
Ignorance will not be bliss come October when state and federal exchanges begin enrolling individuals and small-employer groups.
EBA speaks with the man who created health reform in Massachusetts
EBA speaks with Jonathan Gruber who created health care reform in Massachusetts