Tristan Lejeune

Most of the 50 states have some statute protecting smokers’ rights or lifestyle choices, and one employment attorney advises that companies be very familiar with the ones applying to them before crafting smoke-free policies.

Pediatric dental and orthodontic coverage could see significant changes under health care reform, particularly in terms of reimbursement. Evelyn Ireland, the executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans, talks about regulations that might or might not have people smiling.

Before the election last month, 59% of employers surveyed were in “wait and see” mode regarding post-2014 health care plans. Now, 84% are very likely to or definitely will offer health insurance after state exchanges open.

A new survey suggests funds spent on holiday office parties could be put to more popular uses – even gym memberships rated higher.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at keeping retirement tax incentives away from the chopping block of tax reform.

Dr. Barry Franklin, William Beaumont Hospital’s director of cardiac rehabilitation and exercise laboratories, sits down with EBN to discuss what offices can do to make workers’ rehab and return-to-work from heart attacks more effective and efficient.

A smoker’s need for a support network is one reason smoking-cessation programs in the workplace have a good chance at success.

A Mercer survey suggests that, as employee engagement stalls, work-life balance could be the difference between keeping or losing top talent.

Dr. Nazneen Razi, the chief HR officer for the parent company of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, says there are common traits among those succeeding in the new global environment.

Equity Healthcare CEO Robert Galvin last week told the National Business Coalition on Health that Congress, even PPACA supporters, want employer-sponsored insurance in the game for the long haul.

The president’s re-election probably spells doom for any short-term efforts to overturn PPACA, and industry professionals who waited to implement health care reform changes can wait no longer.

The president’s re-election probably spells doom for any short-term efforts to overturn PPACA, and industry professionals who waited to implement health care reform changes can wait no longer.

Leading insurers come together for an education campaign in light of research showing LTD claims are rising as group coverage drops.

Davidson Technologies, Spiratex and Credit Union West participate in a panel discussion on employee financial security at the 2012 Benefits Forum & Expo.

Tesla benefits manager Nate Randall, speaking at Benefits Forum & Expo, details how his company is changing the benefits landscape on a budget.

Scottsdale Health adds a telehealth service to its benefits plan and sees dramatic costs savings because the service keeps non-life-threatening illnesses out of the emergency room.

Customer satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies declined for the second year running, according to a survey from J.D. Power and Associates, and that could spell trouble for health plans that insist on their usage.

Political pundit Meghan McCain addresses attendees at Benefits Forum & Expo and explains why she believes neither Republicans or Democrats have the answers to fixing America’s broken health care system

Employers are keeping up their smoking-cessation efforts even as obesity grabs the headlines, says Provant’s Amy McAllister, and those who incentivize employees’ quit attempts are most likely to see health care costs reduced.

Officials from Weight Watchers say that not only can their programs save companies money on health costs, the positive effects can spread to spouses and children.