Benefits Think

Platforms have progressed from providing education to offering true decision support and guidance for workers.

Advisers should help clients ensure that separation benefits are fair, timely and backed by company support.

How an acquisition is structured, as a stock sale or an asset sale, could affect the continuation of employee perks.

Advisers should encourage and assist employers to assess their DI management process to determine if it is meeting employee needs.

Employers who teach workers about money matters can profit from increased employee satisfaction and productivity levels.

There are times when employers can catch lightning in a bottle using the jurisdictional defense in court.

In its current form, the bill would drastically reduce employee access to the benefit, but also grant alternative work arrangements known as 'workflex' options.

In addition to a charge for doctor’s services, patients are frequently asked to cover use of the hospital-owned clinic.

Getting back to basics — eat right, exercise and don’t smoke — will move the needle on insurance costs.

Getting back to basics — eat right, exercise and don’t smoke — will move the needle on insurance costs.