Benefits Think

Companies have consistently rejected the idea of terminating their health plans and sending employees to buy their own coverage, but attitudes may be shifting.

Last week’s executive order may unleash a chaotic landscape where employers, employees and advisers don’t understand the new rules.

A look at how the president’s action could change HRAs, medical plans and other benefits.

Fragile small-group segment will be undermined by liberalization of rules governing association plans.

Health Reimbursement Arrangements are poised to become an even more attractive option to flexibly fund employee healthcare costs, says attorney Harrison Stone.

Employers can restrict birth control offerings on group health plans based on documentation of religious beliefs or sincerely held moral convictions.

The addition of analytics allows organizations to better plan and manage the time of staffers who take to the road.

Many human resource execs underestimate the potential ROI and the difference between vendors, but Nucleus Research’s Brent Skinner says the missteps are avoidable.

They often disregard the coverage, risking significant financial and familial consequences

Insurance markets work best when there’s competition.