Employer Strategies

The levy on high-cost plans is on the horizon and advisers need to prepare for it, says Davin Millholland.

Offering a plan that meets the minimum value standard and the federal poverty line safe harbor to everyone working 30 hours or more would eliminate the headaches associated with the employer mandate. So why aren’t more employers doing it?

Since 401(k) plans were never designed to be the sole source of retirement income for workers, it may be time to upgrade them so they serve a more similar purpose to DB plans.

The private marketplace provides a group insurance alternative and promises benefit cost cutting.

Part of a global consolidation trend, these mergers are aimed at growing revenue and increasing customers.

How have employer-sponsored benefits changed since the last leap year? Long-term trends can give organizations a better understanding of whether they’re ahead (or behind) the benefits curve, says Compdata.

While just over half of companies with more than 1,000 employees offer at least one high deductible health plan, few have fully replaced traditional plans with the HDHP.

Firm’s founders Roger Lee and Paul Sawaya use technology to make it easier for small businesses to start and operate a 401(k) plan.

The DOL reported that 67.2% of employee benefit plans investigated in 2015 resulted in financial penalties or other corrective actions. Are your clients ready?

Many businesses with heavy seasonality face unique challenges when it comes to benefits enrollment. So how can those companies ensure a successful enrollment period for their ever-changing workforce?