Employee benefits

The total out-of-pocket health care expenses of a 65-year-old couple in retirement could exceed $320,000, plus 5% annual increases.

Companies should evaluate potential changes to benefits if the employer mandate is repealed and consider high-deductible plan options, among other steps.

The increasing scramble for top talent has the C-suite putting a priority on employee engagement, retention and development.

Four ways to build and position an effective plan to use EAPs as a tool to address the drug problem.

The total out-of-pocket health care expenses of a 65-year-old couple in retirement could exceed $320,000, plus 5% annual increases.

NBGH’s Brian Marcotte and National Alliance’s Mike Thompson sound off on why employers need to embrace mobile communications, offer financial wellness apps and meet their employees where they are.

With an anticipated 5% increase in benefits costs, companies are looking to revamp strategies and encourage programs that empower workers to be savvy healthcare consumers.

Companies like Indiana University Health and VMware offer the perk in an effort to attract and retain talent.

Ascende’s Suzanne McGarey helps clients and their employees navigate the maze of modern insurance while keeping an eye on the quality of services.

Surviving spouses will either receive their own Social Security benefit or the survivor's benefit, whichever is higher. But they also may get pushed to a higher tax bracket, which. in turn, could mean higher taxes on Social Security benefits.

Employers should encourage expectant parents in their workforce to save for their future costs with a 529 plan or a Roth IRA.

Insurer worked with Maxwell Health to provide single source of benefits information to clients' employees.

Benefit election variations across leading job sectors point to a need for better education from advisers and employers on product selection.

HUB’s Jenna Klein acts as the glue to not only maintain big accounts, but also keeps her team inspired during transitional times.

The ice cream chain’s Core Academy program is rolling out a new class focused on social equity.

Two step approach can help employers improve their systems with more employee-focused technology.

Retirement investors may opt for whole life insurance, which offers tax-deferred growth on premiums, or a home, which they can sell with up to $250,000 (or $500,000 for couples) in capital gains tax exclusion.

Nothing precludes Congressional leaders from revising the rules governing HSAs as a small step in the larger debate.

The increasing scramble for top talent has the C-suite putting a priority on employee engagement, retention and development.

A long-term perspective and focus on proactive education will help support small business clients in an uncertain healthcare environment, says Paychex Insurance Agency’s Kevin McGuire.