Healthcare

Not only did Central Michigan University participants reduce their blood pressure and BMI, many also got promotions.

Senate Republicans gave up on their last-ditch proposal to repeal the ACA Tuesday as opposition in their own ranks ended months of fruitless efforts to gut it.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Florida and Texas are among the places not faring well when it comes to insurance coverage, according to comparative analytics from financial site WalletHub.

Plan sponsors should follow a four-step process to ensure their providers are appropriate and that the fees paid are reasonable, says adviser Robert Lawton.

With the latest bill dead, there are several common-sense fixes to the ACA advisers can promote that a two-party effort could implement, says adviser David C. Smith.

Right now, the Affordable Care Act’s shared responsibility provision still applies for next year, and employers soon need to finalize employee premium cost-sharing amounts.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Employers need to educate workers on the importance of the offerings, particularly as plans become geared toward specific workers, experts say.

The UnitedHealthcare-affiliated program leverages personalized technology to help employees shed extra pounds — without attaching a stigma.