Benefits Think

If signed into law, employers should assess their current practices and determine whether any changes need to be made before the Oct. 1 deadline.

The final rule expands the coverage length of limited duration insurance under the Affordable Care Act — but it does not comply with coverage requirements.

Employers need to request documentation, check policies and consider other employees when they get requests for bringing support dogs into the workplace.

Simple offerings like a loan payment calculator or savings projection interface can make a profound difference on the path to financial preparation.

One of Dr. Gawande’s key strategies to reduce healthcare costs is to reduce waste in the system — not on the supply side, but on the demand side.

Receiving medical and insurance benefits should not stop once a worker starts their job in a foreign country.

Custom pharmacy network design, site of care choice and employee education should all be a part of companies’ strategies.

Six funds are actively managed, which may surprise plan administrators who think that index funds are the only way to invest.

A third-party administrator can help make or break the success of a self-funded plan. But employers should properly vet potential partners before choosing the right one.

Employers have turned to the alternative payment model, or APM, for Medicare payments for a simple reason: It works.