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A new report by Benefitfocus shows differences in healthcare cost across the U.S. and how HDHP participation continues to increase yet out-of-pocket cost continues to rise as well.

An officers’ association had many challenges — the first one was getting retirees to stop losing tax-exempt money.

By helping employees make better choices, advisers can help clients get more out of their benefits investment.

If a third-party administrator makes an error, it can be very expensive for the plan sponsor and investment adviser.

Employees who think they have lost their retirement assets are advised to seek help from the DOL or nonprofit pension counseling centers funded by HHS.

Employers should consider these programs to help control medical expenses while maintaining employee coverage levels.

To stay two steps ahead of the herd, advisers should seek out partners with a complimentary set of skills.

Benefits adviser John Clay has some tough questions for employers. They’re usually glad he asked.

Tim Doherty, head of Pinnacle HR Solutions, seeks out employers with a strategic view of health benefits.

Adviser Scott Haile has turned away clients who refuse to also be partners. He now has fewer than before—but he’s also making more money.

Employers should consider a number of major factors, including stop-loss coverage and reimbursement models, before making the move.

The thriving, Washington DC-area benefits brokerage says it “does more” for its clients. Its wide spectrum of clients seems to agree.

While benefit offerings still carry significant weight in keeping talent, more employees are saying they crave meaningful human connections in the workplace.

The Employee Benefit Security Administration is closing fewer civil investigations into 401(k) plans but it’s recovering more money from firms that improperly oversee their employee pension schemes.

In a diverse America, plan administrators and sponsors need to attract, retain and develop new talent outside the box.

ID theft protection, pet insurance, long-term care insurance, critical-illness insurance and hospital indemnity are seen as essential aspect of modern employment.

Both savings vehicles are important. Here are some useful guidelines for advisers seeking to help employees prioritize their savings objectives.

Even if an employee does not use the triple-tax-advantage of these accounts, the benefits are still valuable.

If a third-party administrator makes an error, it can be very expensive for the plan sponsor and investment adviser.

EBRI analysis of five surveys show enrollment trending down over the past decade, but bullish signs persist.