Benefits Think

Knowing how a health plan influences member behavior allows advisers and employers to be proactive in improving outcomes.

Plan sponsors need to improve employees’ well-being by actively encouraging plan roll-ins.

Supporters of the move by the New York City Council believe it will stop perpetuating discriminatory salary gap for similarly-situated job applicants.

Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.

Market forces frequently conspire to keep these ideas misaligned, but brokers can provide clarity on how to manage costs and improve availability.

The 'endowment effect' is causing workers to stick with plans that aren't in their best financial interest. But employers and advisers can help change that behavior.

As more workers clamor for career development as a benefit, it’s important for managers to talk about performance.

Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer inspection by employers and their advisers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.