Benefits Think

It’s important to educate employers and workers about available HSAs, HRAs and FSAs so that employees can get the most out of them.

As defined in the new rule, investment advice includes recommendations to an employee benefit plan, plan fiduciary, participant or beneficiary, or an IRA, HSA, or education savings account owner.

Primary care provider-based wellness tests work well for remote employees, but ones conducted at the workplace are better for an employer’s bottom line, according to an analysis of medical claims data conducted by HealthFitness.

Big data will lead to better informed plan recommendation engines, resulting in more educated benefits decision-making and a better user experience for employees, says Businessolver's Jon Shanahan.

Brokers who adopt a consultative sales approach will enjoy stellar growth and set themselves apart from their competitors.

Determining what is actually ‘in the best interest’ of a client is a gray area that may mean a greater risk of litigation for advisers and higher fees for small investors.

Recent joint-employer rules could make companies think twice about various staffing arrangements and the use of contractors.

A common problem with well-being offerings is that they are often tailored to the needs of the company, not the employee.

Big data will lead to better informed plan recommendation engines, resulting in more educated benefits decision-making and a better user experience for employees, says Businessolver's Jon Shanahan.

Telecommuting is a fast-growing trend, but clients may need help from advisers to properly oversee at-home employees and their benefit needs.