Benefits Think

Many employers wrongly believe they don’t need a plan document in place and think that health insurers are experts on regulations.

Health savings accounts will most likely remain in the Senate’s draft of the AHCA bill, but provisions could be added.

Avoid longer conversations about automating the benefits enrollment. They won’t work in the adviser’s — or the client’s — favor.

With $1 trillion being lost to unaddressed chronic disease each year, employers must help address these conditions in wellness programs.

A digital enrollment platform can help advisers boost benefit sales through easier data entry and a customer-friendly portal.

The department withdrew two guidance letters which seek to limit instances of misclassification of employees and expand cases in which a business might be considered a joint employer of a worker.

Retirement and welfare plans are not subject to DOL regulation, reversing three appellate decisions on the matter.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

Companies can play a greater role in reversing employees’ pain cycles by investing more in mental health and utilizing nurses.

In the face of growing concerns over medical costs, companies should plan a comprehensive health and wealth strategy for employees in retirement or risk losing talent.