Benefits Think

Prevent workers’ comp claims and promote better wellbeing by following OSHA recommendations.

Despite the unforeseeable future of healthcare insurance, the Affordable Care Act and technology, HR’s 2017 resolutions can afford flexible solutions to old and new administrative duties.

These platforms benefit employers and employees in many ways beyond cost saving, says adviser Sima Reid.

Though new gadgets and software can help engage workers, HR professionals can’t rely on it alone, says PlanSource executive Nancy Sansom.

Collecting data is the first step. Smart benefit providers must interpret and act on the information, advises David Ashworth of Medikeeper.

The end of 2016 is a good time to review and consider a subtle shift in employment law which appears to be gaining momentum.

Employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees may offer a new, special HRA arrangement, called a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement, explains attorneys from Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.

Before Obamacare is repealed or replaced, benefit advisers must be aware of the rules that are still in place, advises Jenny Riley of Hodges-Mace.

When helping people plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven A. Plewes.

Consultants Keith Clark and Adam Pozek debate if 3(16) services add value to plan sponsors.