Employee benefits

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

AT&T, Boeing, Costco, IBM and JPMorgan Chase are among the country’s leading retirement plans based on plan-year-end net assets as of April 9, according to miEdge data.

Employees who intend to leave a legacy to their loved ones should consider using a Roth IRA.

House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said he plans on releasing an outline of “Tax Reform 2.0” legislation next week to his committee members.

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.

To the ire of some advisors and trade groups, states are getting in the retirement offerings space. Lawsuits are sure to follow.

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.

As American live longer, planning for their post-work years require greater care and urgency.

More employers are embracing wellness and work-life balance perks for employees, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual benefits survey.

More small companies would be encouraged to offer retirement savings plans to their employees under a proposed bill.

Plan sponsors should inquire about their adviser’s compensation, professional credentials and educational background, says retirement expert Robert Lawton.

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

The Tennessee university will offer six weeks of time off for parents to bond with their new child.

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.

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

The Tennessee university will offer six weeks of time off for parents to bond with their new child.

When evaluating resources to help employees, employers must understand the landscape of stress, anxiety or negative thoughts among their workforce.

Seniors should have socked away at least 10 times their salary in their retirement accounts by the time they retire to secure their golden years.