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The ACAs mandated expansion of the definition of the small group market would limit employers health plan options and lead to premium increases, according to employer groups that are urging the repeal of the mandate before it takes effect in 2016.
Analysts predict Aetna is planning to acquire another carrier in the near future, likely Humana or Cigna, a move that promises to disrupt the industry.
Multi-employers that continue to offer health care benefits to retirees are embracing retiree-only plans as a cost-saving measure. While retiree-only plans are not subject to all of the rules of the ACA, there are still requirements employers and advisers should be aware of.
The DOLs proposed fiduciary rule could have dire consequences for the business of benefit advisers, according to NAIFA. The association is taking its concerns straight to The White House and lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Discussion about the ACA has moved from understanding it to implementing it, but employers and their advisers continue to meet challenges in doing so.
Employee engagement is the challenge of many wellness programs, but several companies have improved employee participation with gaming and, yes, zombies.
Prescription drug prices continue to rise in 2015, compelling employers and their advisers to take action through innovative plan designs.
Employees report increased confidence in retirement readiness with lifetime income options, but few utilize such plans when offered by employers. Advisers can help match interest with engagement.
Assurant Health announced this week it will be sold or shut down by the end of 2016, a move the parent company attributes to million-dollar losses as a result of the ACA.
CMS says it will pay close attention to compliance with agent/broker standards during audits of qualified health plans offered in the FFM in 2015.
The excise tax remains a primary focus for employers as they plan their health care coverage strategy for 2016 and 2017, and many will be looking for assistance from their benefit adviser to address their concerns.
Gibson Insurance and its CEO Tim Leman are known in industry circles for their trailblazing social media presence, but many brokerages still wonder, what is the real return on investment from online marketing?
The Affordable Care Act has increased the burden for benefit professionals and forced employers to alter their business practices to comply with the health care reform law, industry experts told Congress.
A third of employers say theyve experienced fines and penalties in the past year because of non-compliance with government regulations, many of which they are simply unaware of. For many, expert advice from benefit advisers could be a real solution.
Employers are increasing the amount of their retirement plan contributions, a move industry experts say has also led to increased account balances and plan engagement.
NIPR says 2014 was a record year for processing transactions and inquiries, highlighting the industrys need and desire for streamlined licensing for benefit brokers and agents.
Young benefit advisers are spearheading many of the efforts that promise to keep the benefits profession relevant in the 21st century. EBAs 2015 Rising Stars in Advising are not just navigating the benefits industry, theyre paving its new frontier.
The DOL has stayed true to a planned increased in enforcement and investigation of ERISA criminal violations, including indictments of employers and service providers, that should serve as a cautionary tale for any individual involved with the administration of these plans.
Employers and benefit professionals are urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow employers to offer financial incentives for wellness program participation, despite recent opposition from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Aflac says it will now pay out certain voluntary benefit claims in one business day, an announcement that industry experts say will likely force competitors to follow suit.