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Though the Better Care Reconciliation Act is similar to the House’s recent replacement legislation, there are some notable differences regarding tax credits, association health plans and Medicaid.

Retirement and welfare plans are not subject to DOL regulation, reversing three appellate decisions on the matter.

Participants may benefit from putting more dollars towards their plan account balance and fewer towards fees.

Granted, nothing is settled, but organizations should be taking these steps to ensure they're ready for any modifications to their medical plans.

Severance agreements are ripe with potential tax planning challenges and opportunities. Before drafting that next agreement, beware the following three traps.

Investing dollars in improved care management programs, well-being initiatives and plan-design modernizations won’t produce full ROI unless the employee contribution methodology is sound.

Although they are set to take over the workforce, younger workers need special prompts to sign up for well-being initiatives.

Employers must offer guidance, support and open communication to create a positive workplace ecosystem.

Technology, employee data and help from brokers can play a key role in improving these offerings.

Companies can play a greater role in reversing employees’ pain cycles by investing more in mental health and utilizing nurses.