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In a case of first impression, the Eleventh Circuit's decision in Seff v. Broward County offers an alternate path for analyzing whether wellness programs comply with the ADA.

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday passed a bill that would exclude compensation paid for licensed independent insurance producers from the premium portion of the medical loss ratio calculation.

Mercer, LIMRA, Symetra Life Insurance Company recognize employees in this week’s Comings & Goings.

U.S. budget experts raised their forecast on Wednesday of how many Americans will probably have to pay a penalty in 2016 for not buying health insurance to 6 million from 4 million.

As American obesity continues to grow, more and more will qualify for weight-loss surgery, which can be effective, but might not save the health care system much money in the long run.

A new survey from WorldatWork and Towers Watson reports that global companies once again worry about attracting and retaining highly skilled workers. However, there is a disconnect between what rewards employers are offering and what targeted workers want.

With a Nov. 16 deadline too close for comfort after Election Day, even Republican officials are working on PPACA health exchanges, if only behind the scenes.

Yes, you read that correctly. Friendly. And even helpful, says guest blogger Karrie Andes, who shares how the DOL and Employee Benefits Security Administration have helped her through everything from a health plan audit to appeals to disease management.

Consumer-driven health plans have bypassed health maintenance organizations to become the second most common plan design offered by U.S. employers, according to an Aon Hewitt survey.

Market volatility has made annuities markedly more attractive in the past year.