Economy

Instead of making quarterly tax payments, retirees have the option of having the payments withheld from their Social Security and pension benefits.

Coldbrook Insurance Group introduces Total Control Health Plans to help clients reduce plan expenses and improve their health spend.

The online retail giant’s purchase of the drug delivery service could mean the end of pharmacy benefit managers and a major wake up call for benefit brokers, says Shandon Fowler.

Pharmacy benefit manager rebates and third-party revenues are killing employer’s prescription drug plans. What are the best strategies to adopt?

The Trump administration is preparing a regulation that would allow the resumption of billions of dollars in payments to health insurers in the ACA.

The online retail giant’s purchase of the drug delivery service could mean the end of pharmacy benefit managers and a major wake up call for benefit brokers, says Shandon Fowler.

The final regulations do not replace the existing association health plan rules. Instead, they create a three-tier AHP system. Here’s what’s inside.

The newly acquired health marketing agency uses data and analytics to help clients navigate payer behavior and the reimbursement environment.

Health savings account participants are more engaged in their healthcare decisions but still see HSAs as ways for reducing medical expense.

The model is becoming increasingly popular as more employers consider the move to correct cost transparency issues as they transition from fully-insured to self-funded insurance plans.

As the services become mainstream, it’s time for benefits managers to get up to speed.

Injectable drugs and in-patient care drive the highest of cost for employers.

Employees in Manhattan are assigned a dedicated financial adviser who helps them save money and plan for their future — with all fees waived.

Education, addiction services and alternative therapy coverage to treat pain management are among the strategies companies are embracing.

The model is becoming increasingly popular as more employers consider the move to correct cost transparency issues as they transition from fully-insured to self-funded insurance plans.

The move comes as Walmart and Humana explore ways to deepen their alliance to provide healthcare to consumers.

The FDA issued draft guidelines Tuesday outlining possible steps patients can take to get prescription medications without seeing a doctor.

Injectable drugs and in-patient care drive the highest of cost for employers.

Megan Cook left a traditional brokerage to launch her own firm targeted at changing the way employers approach medical benefits.