Employee benefits

While the public exchanges offer a good solution for early retirees and COBRA-eligible participants, at least one expert says the exchanges are not the best option for current employees. Employers are also showing little confidence in public exchanges.

Eager to meet client needs — and keep their business — brokers hunt for information on individual exchanges, but are cautioned not to ignore the SHOP market. HR managers should be aware of the trend.

Eager to meet client needs — and keep their business — brokers hunt for information on individual exchanges, but are cautioned not to ignore the SHOP market.

At issue is the need for updated guidance on the employer mandate. While the mandate has been delayed until 2015, employers need to start preparing for it now.

Even if you aren't planning on involving your workforce in the Obamacare marketplace, this week's rocky debut of the exchanges indicated heavy interest in the system - and need for better communication.

LIMRA survey shows Hispanics more concerned with their financial situation than the general U.S. population.

Discount program providers pair up to increase their reach.

Skillful use of employee surveys can lead to better retention of new employees.

Bowers + Kubota strives for family-focused culture

Limit applies to nongrandfathered plans using separate vendors for medical, pharmacy benefits.

Industry insiders comment on the launch of the public health care exchanges.

HIPAA may have been overlooked in the past, but new rules are bringing stricter penalties for breaches of protected health information.

Therapy goes digital with online mental health tools but experts caution due diligence.

Taking time off supports employees’ mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and turning 50 are both inevitable so employers best prepare.

How one U.S. professional services firm took a more strategic approach to work and career flexibility.

Authorities presenting during an EBN web seminar outline key areas that could hamper growth of the marketplaces.

The strategies of insurers like UnitedHealth Group and WellPoint are under the microscope as data from four of the five largest U.S. states is collected by SNL Financial Group.

Critics say technology glitches showed public exchanges were not ready for opening day. Proponents of health reform said server-crashing traffic to exchange sites were proof of strong interest. Here's a more objective rundown of learnings from the opening of public exchanges, offered by Kev Coleman, director of Data & Research for Healthpocket.

Broker specializing in the market predicts widespread adverse impact.