Benefits Think

Recommendation tools are not only helping workers choose more appropriate health plans, they are also educating them as to the value of their benefits, says Willis Towers Watson’s Rob Harkins.

The Affordable Care Act was ‘born broken’ and needs a bipartisan solution to succeed, says lawyer Peter Marathas.

Such an adjustment will make it easier for all stakeholders to do business going forward, says SE2’s Mary Anne Durall.

Strategic recruiting, proper time management and strong ‘soft’ benefits help achieve overarching goals, says Aldor H. Delp.

The big question is whether any decisions upholding the DOL rule will be nullified by actions of the new Trump administration, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.

These three questions, The Standard’s Jeffery Smith says, will help prevent DI buyer’s remorse.

It sounds counter-productive, but too many brokers hang on to bad business to the detriment of their firm.

Knowing the triggers and understanding how to provide accommodations can potentially curb the on-set and help boost employee productivity, says The Standard’s Tom Meier.

It’s almost a guarantee that employers will see increasing pharmacy costs even when the plan is negotiated and managed properly. That’s why it’s important to review PBM contracts carefully.

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