Healthcare

With the full retirement age increased, the advantages of waiting until age 70 have been somewhat diminished.

Once taboo, discussions of mental well-being issues are being publicly championed and this new “normal” relating to mental health encourages those suffering to seek treatment without the fear of stigma.

A marathon of Senate confirmation hearings starting this week will give Democrats the chance to put Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees on trial even though they have little chance of actually blocking any of them.

The U.S.’s biggest health insurer, UnitedHealth Group Inc., will buy Surgical Care Affiliates Inc. for about $2.3 billion, further diversifying by adding an outpatient surgery chain.

Despite a post-election rally on Wall Street, Willis Towers Watson analysis finds that companies remain slow to fully contribute to their plans.

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.

The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax.

With a new Congress and a new president, HR and benefits professionals are anticipating a shakeup in healthcare policies and wellness programs.

When helping workers plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven Plewes.

Eliminate common objections from prospects’ vocabulary through adviser Eric Silverman’s ‘proven system.’