Employee Benefit News February 2016

Microsoft is changing the employer-match formula in its 401(k) plan this month, a decision that was based largely on a desire to equalize its healthcare and retirement benefits, says Sonja Kellen, director of global retirement benefits for the company.

With increasing attention being given to the difficulty of measuring wellness program ROI, do wellness benefits get held to a higher standard than other types of benefits?

Dependent eligibility verification audits are sometimes tough to communicate to employees, but as employers look for financial savings in their health plans, many are contemplating them.

Elaine A. Sarsynski, executive vice president of MassMutual Retirement Services and Worksite Insurance, discusses the evolution of DC plans and the importance of using the right metrics to measure employees’ retirement readiness.

If an employer is unfortunate enough to be involved in ERISA litigation, having a disciplined and organized administrative process can go a long way toward protecting its interests.