Healthcare

A Wells Fargo Insurance survey finds that the cost of claims in employer-sponsored health plans will grow by high single digits next year.

The contrasting factors of those keeping active longer and those who might not have been active enough are leading to a surge of knee replacement surgeries, and it’s getting expensive.

As the States Issues Conference is held this week in Washington, health insurers will hear from Obama administration officials on what needs to be done to prepare for PPACA exchanges.

Health care plans that insist participants get their prescription medications by mail order could see backlash, unless they address concerns.

Combining voluntary and permanent life to help employees.

ERISA 408(b)(2) fee disclosures may lead to less options, service

Employer matches aren't as strong of an inducement to get employees into the 401(k) plan as one might think, says Brigitte Madrian, a behavioral economist and professor of public policy and corporate management at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

Despite PPACA regulations, it’s no free ride on women’s preventive services.

Consultants, industry groups question the transparency in PBM practices.

Retirement readiness is just not a buzz word for EBA’s Retirement Adviser of the Year.