Benefits Think

In this low-return, low-interest rate environment, there’s a new set rules for offering a list of retirement plan funds, according to wealth management adviser Robert Lawton.

Employers can ensure their summer workforce plans are compliant by asking their benefit advisers for help, according to ADP’s Aldor Delp.

Workers who feel valued are more likely to stay with the company, saving employers on recruitment and even compensation costs, says Impraise’s Andrea Hak.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the Affordable Care Act, says James Perry of Corporate Synergies.

Insurers frequently offer incentives intended to move employers to new models, networks and platforms, but they can be very confusing for clients, says CBIZ’s Zack Pace.

Benefit advisers can play a critical role in ensuring summer hiring compliance by communicating proper rules and classifications to employers, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.

Health plan sponsors have a valuable role to play in preventing avoidable deaths from medical mistakes, says Joe Kiani, president of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation.

In this low-return, low-interest rate environment, there’s a new set rules for offering a list of retirement plan funds, according to wealth management adviser Robert Lawton.

If allowing advisers to post freely on LinkedIn and other sites is worrisome, firm owners need to reevaluate internal communication practices, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

Employers should start by establishing a registration and testing process for the Affordable Care Act’s mandated documents, says lawyer Carl C. Lammers.