From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.

Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

Big data, wearables and healthcare transparency resources can not only help benefits managers simplify offerings for employees, but it can also save them money in the process.

The opinion that the entire ACA can no longer stand would disrupt countless aspects of American healthcare, including rules for employer plans.

As the opioid epidemic continues to rage across the country, the fallout is increasingly manifesting itself at construction sites, factories, warehouses, offices and other workplaces.

Sure, offering the perk will help employers recruit and retain top talent. But there’s even more advantages to consider.

The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.

Clients can now automatically enroll workers in the voluntary benefit with an opt-out option.

As the opioid epidemic continues to rage across the country, the fallout is increasingly manifesting itself at construction sites, factories, warehouses, offices and other workplaces.

With little clarity on when they plan to leave the workforce, older employees are forcing employers to rethink retirement strategies.

Employer could face potential disability discrimination claims if requests for reasonable accommodations are ignored, even informal ones.

Seniors should not only have a financial plan in place, but activities to keep them preoccupied.

The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.

Insurance company adds to its growing collection of benefit firms by purchasing Ohio-based firm.

When chronic diseases increased a Colorado city’s health insurance premiums by 12%, a decision to become self-funded turned out to be a smart bet.

While advisers might recommend voluntary non-medical benefits to employers, many often lack the personal experience of having them in their own benefits packages.