Employee benefits

Long-term care brings hefty costs, which won't be completely covered by Medicare, so clients may want to consider living-benefits products, an asset-based long-term care coverage or an annuity.

As more workers clamor for career development as a benefit, it’s important for managers to talk about performance.

There are a variety of privacy breaches employers know to avoid – not sharing health data and providing secure areas for private conversations, for example. But what about the obscure privacy concerns you might not have thought about? Here are six to address to ensure each of your wellness events is as safe and secure as possible, from Alan Kohll, founder and president of TotalWellness.

Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer inspection by employers and their advisers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

Under new laws, plan participants are allowed to take such action without any upfront tax consequences.

Donald Trump’s administration continues to push for a vote this week in the House to replace the Affordable Care ACt, which the president said on Sunday is “in serious trouble.”

American workers are reporting weaker connections with employers amid fear of job security and concerns over fair pay.

Advisers in North Carolina and Virginia changed the way they interact with prospects and clients by revamping internal business practices, such as compensation models and company vision.

The American Institute of CPAs is toughening the rules after a critical report from the Labor Department about the quality of ERISA audits.

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

Most Americans maintain or even increase their spendable incomes after they started collecting Social Security, according to one of the experts who conducted a study.

While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.

The American Institute of CPAs is toughening the rules after a critical report from the Labor Department about the quality of ERISA audits.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Tom Avery couldn’t find a technology product to meet his clients’ enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

More than half of not-for-profit companies say ensuring workers are ready for the golden years remains a top priority in the coming year.

An appeal currently pending in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals once again reminds employers the importance of maintaining accurate time records and policies.

As data expands and analytical solutions evolve, employers are looking at using augmented intelligence solutions, such as IBM Health’s Watson, to provided catered health treatments for workers.

The coverage, which helps with out-of-pocket exposure, doesn’t work well as a stand-alone voluntary sale, explains Peggy Hayes of American Public Life.