Employee benefits

New innovations gained ground in the benefit adviser space in 2016, but there’s work to do with employee engagement.

Many Americans are facing bleak retirement prospects as a result of the current do-it-yourself retirement system.

Before Obamacare is repealed or replaced, benefit advisers must be aware of the rules that are still in place, advises Jenny Riley of Hodges-Mace.

When helping people plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven A. Plewes.

Consultants Keith Clark and Adam Pozek debate if 3(16) services add value to plan sponsors.

High deductible health plans are vulnerable to out-of-pocket costs, according to a new report

Beginning in January, the book publishing company will give employees up to $1,200 annually to tackle loans.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Market-return plans bear closer resemblance to DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?

Tailored communications recommended as focus becomes more strategic, with new investment options on the horizon.

Optimism in the U.S. economy is inspiring the new push to reward employees for their hard work.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employer role in these retirement savings plans is growing, says attorney Christine P. Roberts.

Expert Jennifer Graff explores the issues employers should consider when making decisions about pharmacy benefit design.

Many pension plans are facing financial woes, with many of them reducing pension payouts to their beneficiaries.