Employee benefits

Some consumer advocates worry that this will negatively affect small businesses and middle- and low-income Americans.

Employers should increase the use of key preventive care services, offer a variety of tools and identify the conditions and employees that cost the organization the most.

Employers can motivate their workers to exercise with team competitions, discounted gym memberships and health-focused rewards.

Senators are nearing a deal on a bipartisan package to help stabilize the Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance markets.

Following a successful pilot program, employers can expect to see an uptick in Department of Labor audits to ensure they are paying out benefits to fully vested participants.

Repealing or delaying the Cadillac tax remains the top legislative priority for many employer organizations.

Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.

Employers should focus on what employees stand to lose or gain, add a dose of humor and tailor messages to different groups.

Adviser Eric Silverman is on a ‘journey to transform’ the perception of employee-paid benefits.

When unburdened by administrative tasks, an HR department has the ability to evolve into a more efficient and effective team, says Hodges-Mace’s Mike Ehrle.

New coverages, such as follow-up care and gunshot protection, have more employers offering to pay for the product, as growth doubles year-over-year.

A growing number of employers are embracing a transient workforce and luring in top talent with attractive benefits designed to fit this demographic.

Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.

According to WalletHub research, these cities top the list in affordability, quality of life and healthcare.

In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.

The ERISA Industry Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce want the Cadillac and Health Insurance taxes eliminated, citing the impact of premium increases for 2018.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

The Graham-Cassidy repeal bill is dead this week, but benefits executives are banking on Affordable Care Act improvements, including elimination of the Cadillac tax and a bigger focus on controlling healthcare costs.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

Florida and Texas are among the places not faring well when it comes to insurance coverage, according to comparative analytics from financial site WalletHub.