Employee benefits

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn't help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here's where employers can step in to fill the gaps.

In the wake of the CVS-Aetna merger, Cigna-Express Scripts partnership and other deals, a new future is emerging in the benefits world.

Five police officers filed complaints alleging their employer violated their right to pump breast milk on the job. The suit highlights why companies need to be up to date on employment laws.

A recent medical crisis has me frustrated with health insurance and the pains that come along with it. And it serves as a reminder of what employers need to do to help workers.

High cash-out rates exacerbate an already challenging situation for some minority retirement savers. Households making $20,000 or less are especially vulnerable.

Lawmakers and policymakers should make retirement savings plans universally available if they want to help Americans secure their golden years.

Starting next year, employees at the insurance company can trade up to 40 hours of unused vacation time for a payment to their student loan provider.

More than two-thirds of retirees say they live as well or better in retirement than when they were working.

The company is now offering a telemedicine benefit to employers using its concierge-style health service.

The company released Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR, its first business-to-business devices.

One tip for seniors: They should register their My Social Security account as early as they can before other people can create the account.

High cash-out rates exacerbate an already challenging situation for some minority retirement-savers. Households making $20K or less are especially vulnerable.

More clients are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

Starting next year, employees at the insurance company can trade up to 40 hours of unused vacation time for a payment to their student loan provider.

About 77% of people 50 and older want to stay where they are as long as possible, according to a survey. But clients who want to — or have to — move, have a number of options each with pros and cons.

More employers are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

Thrive is a student loan repayment provider that allows employers to match worker contributions toward their retirement plan, their student loans or a combination of both.

The White House and HHS want to eliminate a “shadowy system of kickbacks” in the drug industry pipeline.

Proponents say reintroduced legislation that would allow employers to contribute $5,250 a year without penalty would encourage more companies to offer the perk.

While enrollment for many employers may have ended in December, employers should take time now to assess how they can improve this year.