Benefits Think

With the proposed GOP ACA bill significantly expanding health savings accounts, it’s imperative that employees understand how they work and why they’re important.

From repealing tax penalties to expanding savings vehicles, the AHCA contains several proposals to help with compliance burdens and insurance expenses.

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

401(k) automation can help more employees increase their retirement savings, and empower more sponsors to improve their plan performance metrics, without negative consequences, says Spencer Williams.

What is the Trump administration’s EEOC, with newly appointed Acting Chair Victoria A. Lipnic, going to do?

With protocols already in place to comply with HIPAA’s requirements on protected health information, plan sponsors are focusing on employee 401(k) data.

With price considerations a top priority, look for companies like Aetna to reduce expenses through technological advances.

Maximum ROI on the service comes from strong communication, detailed data tracking and offering a broad range of care option.

There’s more work to do, but the American Health Care Act helps advisers to do their jobs by removing regulatory burdens on employer-sponsored benefits.

Employers could be waiting too long to provide accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.