Economy

The juggling act for policy makers will be to reopen without triggering a second wave of infections that leads to a fresh round of lockdowns and yet more economic damage.

For starters, they can use the windfall to pay off debt, shore up their HSAs and build a cash reserve.

Employers in three metropolitan areas will have access to the cost-saving health plan.

The technology is designed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus by telling users they should quarantine or isolate themselves after contact with an infected individual.

The tech platform helps producers understand a group’s risk, customize coverage and secure competitive stop loss to match plan designs.

Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.

The shift from office culture to remote work has been challenging for the hardware-focused company with a passion for secrecy.

The jobless rate jumped to 4.4% — the highest since 2017 — from a half-century low of 3.5%, and is expected to surge above 10% in the coming months.

As more U.S. states order widespread shutdowns, small companies provide a test case for the bigger challenges in store.

Unemployment insurance will cover more workers and be extended to four months, bolstered by $600 weekly.

Almost overnight, the pandemic has created a booming work-from-home economy as tens of millions of Americans are thrust into setting up home offices on the fly.

Employers need to go beyond traditional healthcare to attract and retain top talent, a new report finds.

“We need to build health plans that incentivize employees to make better healthcare choices based on quality,” Jim Blachek, CEO of Dynamic Benefit Solutions, says.

To convince employer clients and prospects of the merits of DPC, advisers must present it in a way that offers a solution to control the total cost of care.

Health care and financial benefit offerings are an opportunity to standout and remain competitive.

The company’s new telemedicine offerings put primary care and behavioral health services at members’ fingertips.

Rising Star Alex Dampf left his job at a traditional benefits brokerage firm to start his own business and find new ways to manage benefits.

OneDigital’s acquisition of Resources Investment Advisors shows a convergence between two major spaces within financial services.

Don’t be seduced by style over substance, warn industry pros; more “human touches” are necessary to support decisions beyond latest apps or self-service tools.

The advising firm will help navigate employees through plan choices that comply with new ICHRA reporting requirements.