Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Reviewing a plan provider’s SOC 1 report helps employers determine that the service organization has the necessary controls in place to track the benefit plan’s investments and transactions.

Employers need to analyze their workforce and then find out from employees – through whatever means possible – what benefits are working for them and which aren’t.

Advisers should focus on working with employers to utilize smart benefits technology to create individualized programs that appeal to every worker.

Telehealth integration, a broader playing field for HSA contributions and a shot in the arm for direct primary care lead the way among several positive legislative changes.

The CEO of Aligned Marketplace offers a blueprint for employers to better understand the upcoming changes to primary care access.

Employer clients must be prepared to contribute additional capital to fund and secure the captive's initial surplus, typically 10% to 15% of the first year's premium.

By framing options in terms that resonate with employees' real lives, organizations can help people see the value in their choices.

To keep employees out of the ER and urgent care, easy access to preventative care needs to be part of their healthcare offerings.

Knowledgeable brokers and advisers can smooth the transition to these more personalized plans, increasing healthcare benefit options for their employer clients.

For businesses seeking to maximize the return on their human capital investments, a critical, overlooked opportunity is hiding in plain sight.