Outcomes-based programs not widely adopted
Employers overlook wellness best practices, according to bswift research.
Tristan Lejeune
Associate Editor of Employee Benefit News
Interest in stop-loss insurance grows
Guardian launches stop-loss insurance product.
Growth in self-funded dental plans predicted
BFE speaker says lots remain unknow about the ACAs effect on dental benefits.
Guardian releases stop-loss coverage for the self-insured
Health care costs continue to rise, and as employers look at ways to combat that, there are a number of tactics they might take, Guardians Ray Marra tells EBN. One of those tactics is to go self-funded, and obviously for self-funded, they need to build some high-end claim protection for themselves
ACA may still be targeted after surviving debt deal
The shutdown is over and the debt ceiling has been vaulted, but those watching the deal come out of Congress say just because the ACA and employee benefits were largely left out of the fray, it doesnt mean they wont feature prominently in future budget debates.
Experts: Fight over ACA is just beginning
The shutdown is over and the debt ceiling has been vaulted, but those watching the deal come out of Congress say just because Obamacare and employee benefits were largely left out of the fray, it doesnt mean they wont feature prominently in future budget debates.
52 employers to use Mercer exchanges Jan. 1
Ranging in size from 100 to 30,000 employees, the exchanges employers include Petco, Kinder Morgan and the Addison Group.
Despite economic optimism, risk-taking on decline
Small business owners are more hopeful about the national economy and less concerned about systemic threats to their businesses, according to the Hartford, but more rate their risk-taking as conservative.
Success stories and lessons learned from the exchanges first days
Even if you aren't planning on involving your workforce in the Obamacare marketplace, this week's rocky debut of the exchanges indicated heavy interest in the system – and need for better communication.
Hawaii-based firm offers workers 100% medical coverage
Bowers + Kubota strives for family-focused culture
Technology pushing HR delivery changes
Towers Watson survey suggests HR use of mobile apps rising slowly, but steadily.
New HIPAA rules go into effect
HIPAA may have been overlooked in the past, but new rules are bringing stricter penalties for breaches of protected health information.
What you need to know about the cap on out-of-pocket spending delay
Limit applies to nongrandfathered plans using separate vendors for medical, pharmacy benefits.
What shutdown? ACA marketplaces open their doors
The U.S. government has shuttered over fights on Obamacare, but the 2010 law in question has at long last opened its health care exchanges to the public.
Fitness guru Simmons says get up and move
His workouts could easily be integrated into wellness programs and no doubt have but Richard Simmons own message was an individual one of self-empowerment and life-affirmation.
New HIPAA requirements go into effect Monday
Privacy practices and business associates agreements should, in most cases, be updated by Sept. 23.
Study: Wellness best practices neglected
High levels of participation are critical for wellness program success, but companies are falling short when it comes to outcomes-based incentives, says the executive director of bswift.
Hawaiian firm puts the ohana in family values
Bowers + Kubota has been named one of the best places to work in the Hawaiian islands more than once and their workforce culture has been recognized nationwide, too.
Hartford pushes personal connections for disability coverage
Consumers are likely to turn to their spouses, co-workers and parents for help with benefits decisions in part because those decisions can affect them, too, and in part because those are the people to whom they most relate.
Cost savings attributed to self-funding, wellness
Benny winner Dianne Howard partners with unions, schools to launch wellness program.