Employer Strategies

It’s not as mysterious as it’s often made out to be. New findings clearly show that people are more confident about purchasing health plans when they can address their questions to another person.

Eliminating the tax maximum would fix much of the program's shortfall, but it could also bring unintended consequences.

Key decisions, such as starting with a business plan, had ‘a huge and positive impact’ on adviser Amy Evans’ growing brokerage.

Expenses associated with the routine birth of a child can differ by more than $20,000, a Castlight Health study finds.

Eliminating the tax maximum would fix much of the program's shortfall, but it could also bring unintended consequences.

Brokers are trying to help employers control costs, but are seeing little success, says HR Technology Advisors’ Joe Markland.

An employer’s marketing campaign should include specific goals that carefully consider employee demographic factors and messaging that is accessible year-round.

Some brokers are more tuned in to clients’ plans than others, but all would benefit from a comprehensive understanding of DI, says The Standard’s Brian Kost.

Even people who have not earned 40 work credits can still sign up for the program but will have to pay a premium for hospital coverage.

Although we are only halfway through 2016, three trends have notably emerged and taken the front seat in the employee benefits world.