Maintaining HSA eligibility: 8 things employers can do
For employers sponsoring high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts, ensuring that the HDHP continuously remains HSA-qualified is no easy task. But this checklist can help.
Economy
EBN’s top 10 blogs of the year
Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.
5 ways clients can leverage tech during open enrollment
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.
Ruling striking down ACA won’t affect coverage – yet
The opinion that the entire ACA can no longer stand would disrupt countless aspects of American healthcare, including rules for employer plans.
Benefit pros on the move: ZipRecruiter, Transamerica, Willis Towers Watson, Namely
Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.
Benefits Think Could the joint venture plan model help healthcare achieve higher standards?
The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.
Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson
Texas Health Aetna
Benefit pros on the move: ZipRecruiter, Transamerica, Willis Towers Watson, Namely
Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.
Benefits Think Could the joint venture plan model help healthcare achieve higher standards?
The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.
Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson
Texas Health Aetna
Benefits Think A changing landscape: What’s in store for healthcare in 2019
As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.
Kim Buckey
DirectPath
Square adds benefits offerings to payroll app for small businesses
The company is now offering pretax spending, health insurance, retirement savings and workers compensation offerings to employers.
Cash-rich marijuana business brings unexpected tests for benefits, HR
From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.
Benefits Think A changing landscape: What’s in store for healthcare in 2019
As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.
Kim Buckey
DirectPath
Employee satisfaction with healthcare flatlining
While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.
Cash-rich marijuana business brings unexpected tests for benefits, HR
From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.
Benefits Think How the CVS-Aetna merger could lower healthcare costs
The pharmacy’s clinic model will provide an easy-to-access, cost-effective option to help patients treat acute and chronic conditions.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Employee satisfaction with healthcare flatlining
While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.
Buyers of short-term health plans: Wise or shortsighted?
For some insurance brokers and consumers, short-term insurance plans are an enticing, low-cost alternative for healthy people.
EBA’s top 10 blogs of 2018
Opinions on controlling health costs and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.
Benefits Think The case for self-funded health benefit plans and reference-based pricing
Why are self-funding and reference-based pricing so popular with small businesses? They are seeing big savings for both employees and employers.
Daniel MacLeod
Starmark and Trustmark Life Insurance
How clients can help curb cancer
Cancer kills thousands of American workers every year. Employer clients play an important role in fighting the disease by encouraging their workforce to get regular screenings.
