Benefits Think

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.

State-government mismanagement, especially of pensions, has already created a danger that federal bailouts will become inevitable.

As the chances of getting audited by the IRS or Department of Labor become greater, more fiduciaries are realizing that carefully thought-out plan politics are the best defense.

Employers must tweak their benefit signup procedures, including by using mobile, to ensure employees get what they are paying for, according to adviser Greg Hodges.

The American Health Care Act lacked focus on health priorities and sustainability, says benefits expert Francois Millard.

Adviser Mark Gaunya acknowledges a ‘sad truth’ from his recent visit to Capitol Hill — legislators aren’t interested in making insurance costs more transparent.

In the sedentary office environment, companies must find ways to motivate workers to be more active, including walking meetings, team sports and health workshops.

The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.

Companies need to get employees moving in order to improve health, focus and productivity.

The use of ‘sitesellers’ makes the process systematic and transferable, says adviser Eric Silverman.