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Employers and advisers should review group health plans to make appropriate changes in the event they are subject to these new provisions, says attorney Mary Bauman.

Under the DOL’s new rule, millions of additional employees could face dramatic changes in their benefits and schedules, according to a WorldatWork analysis.

The two leaders may not see eye-to-eye on benefits decisions, says consultant Hugh O’Toole, but with the right message a broker can get through to both.

Employee interest highest in emotional and mental components of employers’ well-being programs, Aon Consulting finds.

When it comes to retention, a strong and supportive work environment is more important than benefits, says Tony Bond, chief innovation officer at Great Place to Work.

The company launches Fitbit Group Health, bringing its employer, insurer, weight management and clinical research programs under one umbrella.

GE's benefits and compensation overhaul takes a look at how Silicon Valley cultivates its workforce.

ADP TotalSource’s Maria Black shares three tips advisers can offer small business owners to get the most out of their programs, such as year-end incentives and job flexibility.

Just as Apple took on IBM decades ago, a number of healthcare startups are aiming to revolutionize the insurance business, according to Alliant Employee Benefits’ Tom Greene.

Under the DOL’s new rule, millions of additional employees could face dramatic changes in their benefits and schedules, according to a WorldatWork analysis.

More than a third of young adults aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, says Transamerica research.

Clients are often surprised to learn they can build up a cash reserve through their policies, says adviser Ari Fischman.

Demand is expanding because of rising veterinary costs and the close bond employees have with their animals.

Firm targets younger employees and those without a traditional desk job with online, on-the-go application.

Employee interest highest in emotional and mental components of employers’ well-being programs, Aon Consulting finds.

Features such as insurance portability may appeal to workers, but employers need to work hard to convince employees to go with a move away from group coverage, says Hixme’s Denny Weinberg.

More than a third aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, according to Transamerica research.

The cases include complaints of unjust treatment based on pregnancy, motherhood, fatherhood, caring for family members who are sick or disabled and caring for ill or aging parents.

Employers and advisers should review group health plans to make appropriate changes in the event they are subject to these new provisions, says attorney Mary Bauman.

When employees change jobs and cash out their plan balance, they often do it over a period of years rather than all at once, according to Retirement Clearinghouse’s Spencer Williams.