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Small and midsize businesses covering, on average, 73% of their employees’ costs, new report finds.

How do brokers position themselves as strategic partners? Talent ‘activation’ is the key, says ADP VP of Broker Strategy, Bruce Whittredge.

But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.

Insurer now offering specialized long-term disability coverage and expands small-business benefit bundles

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, experts say.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, already passed by the House, aims to assure stop-loss insurance will continue to be available to self-funded employers.

Speaking at The Big ‘I’ legislative conference in Washington, congressman encourages brokers to stay involved in politics.

From quality control to data integration capabilities, there are many factors that influence the overall value of an admin service.

Younger workers may be the main audience for medical cost comparison services but one provider has not forgotten older employees.

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, already passed by the House, aims to assure stop-loss insurance will continue to be available to self-funded employers.

After selecting a health plan on an online marketplace, appreciation for the autonomy grows, according to a Liazon report.

Young firm lays off 10; president who lead business-to-business effort resigns.

From quality control to data integration capabilities, there are many factors that influence the overall value of an admin service.

The decision is a likely final blow to complete the $48 billion merger, which a lower-court judge had said should be stopped because it risked undermining competition in health insurance markets.

Demonstrating demand, laying out the benefits and focusing on plan integration will help advisers to avoid selling clients short on voluntary.

Industry leaders share more on these important documents required by the federal government for most employee benefit plans with more than 100 participants.

Market forces frequently conspire to keep these ideas misaligned, but brokers can provide clarity on how to manage costs and improve availability.

After selecting a health plan on an online marketplace, appreciation for the autonomy grows, according to a Liazon report.