Benefits Think

The insurer warned the government in a July letter that it would be financially forced to step back its participation in the individual insurance exchanges if the DOJ tried to block its $28 billion purchase of Humana. Guess what happened, writes Max Nisen.

Health systems do not want to lose money for better health outcomes, say consultants Brian Klepper and Fred Goldstein.

No bones about it: Disorders such as arthritis and back pain affect more than half of employees, and are one of the costliest healthcare drivers for clients.

Plan sponsors should adopt fiduciary best practices to avoid a lawsuit, advises attorney Carol Buckmann.

Do your programs comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act? Here’s everything you need to know.

It’s a common misunderstanding that CI only covers this disease, says The Standard’s Danielle Lehman — the products have evolved.

Companies now have a variety of metrics to help define program success, including engagement rates, but achievement can be determined beyond these typical numbers.

The DOL and IRS announced a proposal to implement significant changes to forms and regulations that govern annual employee benefit plan reporting.

A work-life balance can be achieved but not in the traditional way, says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

Word choice proves paramount with these products, says adviser Eric Silverman, who encourages producers to think before they speak.