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Justice Antonin Scalia’s death and ACA developments have created legal uncertainties that employers and their advisers should know about.

Targeted incentives and automated employee follow-up can improve outcomes.

Advisers can make use of these best practices to lower the costs and increase the effectiveness of employer disability programs.

The savings option is growing in popularity as part of a prudent capital allocation strategy, says financial adviser John Ludwig.

Tiered incentives may encourage more workers to get active, but for employers they represent an increase in administrative overhead, says David Contorno, CEO of Lake Norman Benefits.

Merrick Brian Garland, President Obama’s nominee for Supreme Court Justice, is considered a moderate, but at least one business group is expressing concerns about his record as an appellate court judge.

Acknowledging the explosive growth of robo-advisers, FINRA this week released guidance on digital investment advice for companies considering using such means.

How advisers and employers can fine-tune communications to better educate workers about plans and perks.

How the concept of paying employees to encourage certain behaviors is making its way into other areas of benefits that advisers need to know about.

Employers and advisers continue to evaluate the best-use scenarios for PBEs, says exchange head James Harmon.