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Commentary: The post-open enrollment, New Year season provides a great opportunity to evaluate what went right and what could go better before the next effective date rolls around.

Commentary: If employers want to ensure an engaged and retained workforce, it’s time they started planning their 2016 budget with these key trends in mind.

Commentary: Without it, your clients might be missing the full picture of what really is impacting their employees’ overall health and productivity.

Commentary: Voluntary benefits have transitioned in recent years from being “something extra” to becoming a mainstay in the employee benefits package. Elizabeth Halkos predicts employers will see widespread customization of voluntary benefits in 2016.

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?

Fueled by a story about waivers that could all but eliminate ACA coverage requirements for states and a blog stating what preceded the health reform law was worse, EBA readers debate the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act.

Commentary: The Affordable Care Act’s reporting requirements are challenging, and carriers, employers and advisers have scrambled up a steep learning curve. Here are five predictions about how compliance will unfold in the coming months.

Commentary: The ACA isn’t perfect, but what preceded it was far worse. Let’s get to work on making position changes to address the system’s real flaws, says adviser David C. Smith.

Commentary: With final ADA and GINA wellness program regulations expected this year from the EEOC, 2016 looks to be an important year for regulation of these programs.

Financial stress is taking a toll on employees. As a new year starts, many workers are evaluating how to best secure their financial future – providing an opportunity for employers to step up to the plate.