Employer Strategies

Employers should embrace a number of methods — from wearables and high-tech tools to phone calls and printed materials — to meet workers “where they are."

When breaches occur, regulatory ramifications can be as complex as the reputational damage to all parties involved will be great.

Pratter application is able to identify by ZIP code known charges and claim allowables before services are actually rendered.

Retirees are automatically enrolled in Medicare by the time they reach 65 if they are already collecting their Social Security benefits.

Including well-being offerings that go beyond physical considerations — such as flexible work schedules and financial education — will pay off with a more motivated and competitive workforce.

Plan sponsors should limit loans to hardship criteria, allow just one at a time and refer potential borrowers to an employee assistance program for financial counseling.

If the GOP moves forward with it, companies will lose a major incentive to provide benefits and the true problem — reducing costs — will not be addressed, says adviser Craig Hasday.

Benefits such as caregiving and concierge programs serve a genuine purpose and have a meaningful impact on employee well-being.

Layoffs in April fell to 1.59 million from 1.66 million, a DOL report showed Tuesday.

Those who leave the workforce are automatically enrolled in Medicare by the time they reach 65 if they are already collecting their Social Security benefits.