Employer Strategies

Eyecare is the second most popular benefit this year, according to a just-released research report, and the type of lens material covered is a key consideration in workers’ selection.

Excessive and expensive treatment is at the core of the healthcare cost crisis, says Brian Klepper.

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.