Benefits Think

People who were born in 1960 and later can start collecting Social Security retirement benefits as soon as they reach 62, but their full retirement age has been increased to 67.

Those who resolve to stay focused on what they do best, says Ron Goldstein, will be in good standing for years to come.

The shift toward increased collaboration, outcome-based payment and new benefit designs is transforming how companies pay for healthcare.

A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.

The takeover is a bet that amid all the uncertainty surrounding the health-care industry right now, one thing will remain paramount: the need to keep expenses down, writes Bloomberg Gadfly Columnist Brooke Sutherland.

A new effort involving employers, health plans and hospital systems can ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care, says expert David Toomey.

New Year, new perspective: This insurance model pays off for small- and mid-sized businesses, says Redirect Health’s Paul Johnson.

Expected investment returns in DB plans aren’t what they used to be, says The Principal’s Mike Clark.

Once taboo, discussions of mental well-being issues are being publicly championed and this new “normal” relating to mental health encourages those suffering to seek treatment without the fear of stigma.

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