The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday morning announced it will implement a special enrollment period for individuals who learn, at the time they file their taxes, of the Affordable Care Act-mandated tax penalty for not having health insurance coverage.

As the Supreme Court gets set to hear oral arguments next month in King v. Burwell, a case challenging the permissibility of subsidies to those who purchase health insurance on the federal exchange, states with hybrid exchanges could face a difficult decision should the Supreme Court ultimately rule the use of tax credits on the federal exchange is impermissible.

More and more employers are looking beyond curbing health care costs when measuring the success of health and wellness programs.

Both the Obama administration and states that run their own health insurance marketplaces are considering an extra enrollment period for tax filers who learn they owe a fine for not carrying insurance.

Specialty drugs are costly for plan sponsors and employees. Can value-based insurance design deliver better cost and clinical outcomes?

There are several important aspects of Obama's immigration Executive Order that potentially can impact employers in a wide range of industries.

The Treasury Department says it will delay enforcement of an ACA prohibition relating to standalone health reimbursement arrangements until July 1.

Although many defined contribution plan participants would benefit from setting aside more dollars in their retirement savings accounts, they at least are holding a steady course when it comes to tapping retirement savings prematurely.

The consultancy’s Web portal enables a variety of plans to be offered by employers, who are cutting back on benefits for retirees.

In the last quarter of 2014, the hiring picture changed very little, a calm that belies an important story.

How high-cost specialty drugs are altering the duties of the benefit adviser and pharmacy benefit manager

While there are several reasons pension plan sponsors are looking to address risk in their plans, reducing Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums remains a concern many plan to address in the coming year.

The roll-in is one of the more valuable, yet under-appreciated, 401(k) plan features.

The definition of wellness seems to be broadening, with benefits such as vacation days, community volunteering and workplace celebrations taking the stage as top wellness initiatives,

Having a goal, understanding the workforce and communicating in a variety of ways helps increase participation.

Success in today’s complex business environment has become greatly dependent upon workforce productivity, and having employees who understand proper safety controls can greatly enhance the chance of increased profitability for an organization.

Private exchange technology platforms are the cornerstone of the new benefits administration market.

As many brokerages offer a private exchange to their clients, carriers who run their own are working extra hard to educate customers about their offerings, says Lisa Feddema, director, exchange management, Health Care Service Corp.

Most 401(k) plan sponsors work with an investment adviser to help them manage their 401(k) plans. Many are unaware that it is reasonable to expect their investment adviser to help with various vendor management duties.

Educating employers and employees about retirement using a holistic approach, advisers say, has increased employee understanding and engagement in their benefit plans.