Employee benefits

Nearly half of private-sector companies offered workplace insurance in 2017, up for the first time since 2008, according to EBRI research.

Millennials and other younger clients would see their Social Security benefits decrease 21% once the program runs out of funds by 2034.

The new entrant says its platform is easier for companies to get up and running – and much cheaper than its competitors.

A new guide from NEBGH says communication and mental healthcare are key in streamlining cancer care benefits.

The guidance is likely to expand the scope of federal contractors that are exempt from the prohibition on discrimination against employees and applicants based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Many single baby boomers opt to stay put in retirement because they have no children who would advise them to move to an assisted living or continuous care community.

Sure, female employees want perks like childcare options, but they also want preventive health benefits and career development opportunities.

Twenty standout advisers ages 35 and younger are taking charge of the future of employee benefits, determined to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.

Employees say they are likely to move to a new employer for perks such as flexible schedules, bonuses and paid leave.

The recent uptick in mergers is a response to the demand for better technology and increased efficiency.

About 33% of companies with more than 5,000 employees offer clinics on or near their work sites, up from 24% five years ago.

A growing number of Americans are rigging their own medical safety nets, frustrated by the high costs and opaque pricing.

The entertainment giant joins a growing list of employers who have boosted education benefits to stand out in an increasingly competitive labor market.

A new guide from NEBGH says communication and mental healthcare are key in streamlining cancer care benefits.

Here’s a hint: The most desired worker perks have to do with time away from the workplace.

Two provider networks may be equal in a size but with little overlap. This makes the selection of the best network with the lowest overall cost a better strategic choice.

Comparing employee benefits to those offered by other employers may seem like a good question but could lead to awkward answers.

Patients far from major cities may be left with fewer hospital choices as insurers push them toward online providers like Teladoc and clinics such as CVS Health's MinuteClinic.

Same-sex female couples are two to three times more likely to reach 100 than one or both members of a 45-year-old same-sex male couple.

A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.