Economy

The company will sell stop-loss insurance, a type that helps cover unexpectedly large claims against employers who self-fund their health-benefit policies.

In a world where it feels like health is out of the individual’s control, we all want, at the very least, to feel control over our coverage.

The number of people applying for Employer Identification Numbers has doubled in recent weeks.

Uber and Lyft were ordered to convert their California drivers from independent contractors to employees with benefits but the ruling won’t be the last word, as the companies vowed to appeal the preliminary injunction.

Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic requires striking a balance between safety and productivity. Here’s how employers in the healthcare, insurance and manufacturing industries did it.

The White House and Democrats aim to strike a deal on virus-relief legislation by the end of the week 一 even though the two sides remain far apart on some key issues.

The renewed job losses in California might have a preliminary impact in the July U.S. jobs report due Friday 一 and an even bigger effect in August. Analysts are expecting a sharp slowing of job gains, with payrolls projected to have risen 1.5 million in July following 4.8 million in June.

Business travel is changing in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Find out what industry leaders are doing to keep employees safe.

While it does not solve all problems, virtual care offers a highly flexible, low resource approach that, with many patients, can deliver a positive care experience with equal or better quality at lower cost.

The insurance provider is expanding its efforts to provide users with a digital first healthcare experience.

Biden unveiled a plan to bolster child care and care for the elderly that would be financed by taxes on real-estate investors — a “caring economy.”

Business travel, which makes up 60% to 70% of industry sales according to estimates by the trade group Airlines for America, is under threat in the wake of an unprecedented collapse in passengers that started four months ago.

The cuts are needed because the coronavirus pandemic is still battering demand for flights, the company told employees Wednesday.

The ride-hailing company is also revamping its services to be more inclusive and equitable, while offering anti-bias training for riders and drivers.

For most employers, just 1% of their members are driving 40% or more of pharmacy benefits costs.

The recession caused by COVID-19 is pushing firms like Ralph Lauren and WestRock Company to adjust their compensation. Find out what experts are seeing, and whether you should be making changes.

The retail giant is looking to hire Medicare insurance agents to get the new venture off the ground.

The partnership will provide employees with better quality healthcare at a fair price, saving money for both employees and their employers.

Initial jobless claims in regular state programs fell by 99,000 一 the most in a month 一 to 1.31 million in the week ended July 4, Labor Department data showed Thursday.

Our third monthly survey found almost six out of 10 employers report that their plans for the return to work are stymied by uncertainty — specifically, a lack of clarity on the right timing, and persistent questions about how to provide a safe environment for their employees.