Employee benefits

The decision is a likely final blow to complete the $48 billion merger, which a lower-court judge had said should be stopped because it risked undermining competition in health insurance markets.

Alexander Acosta was confirmed by the Senate this week; here’s what employers should know.

Under the direction of EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Norman Coppinger, the League of California Cities launched a health benefits marketplace.

Credit card debt, student loans and meager savings are plaguing workers—and employers need to help them get back on track.

The platform aims to help employers and employees manage their healthcare spend.

After being urged by experts not to inhibit employees’ ability to save for their post-work years, the White House said incentives would not be cut.

MedPut is aimed at low-income employees who may not be able to afford immediate healthcare costs associated with high-deductible health plans.

When investing in a Roth IRA, retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced investments.

At least 81% of employers say an adviser plays a crucial role when developing their benefit plans, health reform compliance and more, according to MetLife.

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.

Demonstrating demand, laying out the benefits and focusing on plan integration will help advisers to avoid selling clients short on voluntary.

Retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced options.

One problem is that a number of companies make false promises to employees by committing to intensive communication campaigns without proper follow-through.

EBA Rising Star in Advising Andrew McNeil captures employers’ attention by capitalizing on millennials’ desire for more than solid benefits and a high salary.

As federal and state leave laws and regulations evolve, executives are looking to improve their current employee programs.

After being urged by experts not to inhibit employees’ ability to save for their post-work years, the White House said incentives would not be cut.

The proposed Lifetime Income Disclosure Act may encourage workers to set aside more money for their post-employment years.

Industry leaders share more on these important documents required by the federal government for most employee benefit plans with more than 100 participants.

Plan sponsors need to improve employees’ well-being by actively encouraging plan roll-ins.

Programs are becoming more comprehensive, with more companies focusing on fiscal programs while continuing to address physical and emotional wellness.