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Wellness plans, just like any other benefit an employer offers, are only effective if employees are aware of them and understand their features and advantages. Effective communication is critical to employee engagement, says BeAdvised contributor Doug Mantz.

Employers should be careful regarding voting leave requirements on Nov. 6, as laws vary from state to state regarding notice, time off and accommodation of election workers.

A recent University of Kansas study suggests that any sort of smile — even a fake smile — can be beneficial to one’s health.

Kaiser Family Foundation study finds that elderly people in Florida would have paid more than $200 extra for traditional Medicare if a system similar to Paul Ryan’s proposed overhaul of the program was in place in 2010.

One of the most troubling areas that brokers and agents hear from clients is how to address the growing incidences of obesity and diabetes. But the answer is as complex as the problem, says EBA Contributor Susan Rider.

The largest U.S. health insurer has raised its forecast in a year that saw it gather 2.1 million new participants while medical costs held relatively stable.

MassMutual has webisodes and a seminar lined up for next week for plan sponsors who want to take advantage of the chance to stimulate active participation.

During an at times confrontational second meeting between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, health care and the landmark health care reform bill rarely were mentioned. As Tuesday’s debate was the last time the candidates would discuss domestic issues prior to election day, some health care watchers were left wanting.

Advisers and employers need to be diligent about protecting employees’ personal medical information.

During an at times confrontational second debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, health care and the landmark health care reform bill were, surprisingly, not a focus, and when the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act did come up, it was primarily used as an attack vehicle.