Employee benefits

A look at some of the major changes to the Affordable Care Act in the GOP’s new healthcare plan.

The AHCA puts a greater focus on consumerism, and smart companies will need to help employees make more informed decisions about their benefits.

A look at how the proposed American Health Care Act could reshape employee health benefits.

Sally Poblete’s Wellthie offers broker and comparison shopping tools that simplify plan option choices for small businesses and employees.

Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, experts say.

Prudential’s Jamie Kalamarides says that guaranteed payment products will motivate employees to save more as well as keep them happier with their plan.

The practice of paying nonexempt employees a “day" or "shift" rate is gaining in popularity, but companies must be cautious when implementing this strategy, says attorney Krista Cabrera.

House Republicans mustered just enough votes to pass their health-care bill Thursday, salvaging what at times appeared to be a doomed mission to repeal and partially replace the Affordable Care Act.

Retirees saw a small increase in expendable income once they started collecting Social Security, according to a new study.

Employers must consistently communicate to employees and have C-suite participation, among other best practices.

The financial insurance industry is constantly changing and employers need to constantly evaluate their offerings, explains adviser Sarah Kaelberer.

It’s vital for benefits managers to do their homework and select the right vendor—or risk losing millions of dollars while making no change to health outcomes.

Retiree investors can use safe withdrawal rates and maintain a diversified portfolio with more asset classes, writes Wade Pfau, professor at The American College.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, already passed by the House, aims to assure stop-loss insurance will continue to be available to self-funded employers.

Sally Poblete’s Wellthie offers broker and comparison shopping tools that simplify plan option choices for small businesses and employees.

Movement builds across boardrooms and political corridors to accommodate more workplace flexibility as supporters eye national policy.

Workers should not necessarily consider a 401(k) the first stop for retirement savings.

When it comes to motivation, employers need to realize it isn’t all about money. Workers want to feel like they have a purpose, says Steffen Maier.

Minimize the risk of bringing in a producer who has misappropriated trade secrets by asking proactive questions, says lawyer John Birmingham Jr.

Expanding clinical consultations, utilizing available data and studying drug effectiveness are top avenues to plan improvement.