Benefit management

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.

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

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

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.

Employers including American Express, Deloitte and Salesforce offer benefits including paid parental leave, fertility treatments and flexible schedules that make moms and dads happy at work and at home.

The trend of states and jurisdictions enacting paid sick leave requirements continues, posing compliance challenges for multistate employers.

The northern California benefit adviser rolls out a Spanish language division to better serve its clients workforce.

Hodges-Mace touts a smartphone app that lets employers reach out to their workforce with targeted messages.

A number of employee benefit adviser veterans found new jobs and job titles inside brokerages, insurance firms and private companies.

Hodges-Mace touts a smartphone app that lets employers reach out to their workforce with targeted messages.

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

Employees with family coverage in a health savings account may feel the effects in their tax bills for 2018.

Faced with surging costs for the chronic condition, some companies are turning to provider Advanced Plan for Health, which helps firms identify hidden medical expenses.

The 3D printing supplies company implemented the HCM system to streamline HR functions and engage employees.

Benefits managers with employees in the Empire State need to consider eligibility, qualifying events and coordination with accrued PTO policies.

For small to midsize employers, these vehicles provide numerous advantages previously only available to larger enterprises.

To support its push, the benefits broker will leverage E3’s client base and mobile enrollment tools.

Faced with surging costs for the chronic condition, some companies are turning to provider Advanced Plan for Health, which helps firms identify hidden medical expenses.

Advisers should consider these programs to help employer clients control medical expenses while maintaining employee coverage levels.

Benefits managers with employees in the Empire State need to consider eligibility, qualifying events and coordination with accrued PTO policies.