Employee benefits

Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.

Personalized technology options can offset the demand for face-to-face interactions, new research finds.

Here’s what large employers, including Starbucks, Amazon and Staples, did this year to redefine their employee benefit packages.

A new survey reveals that while workers value the importance of health benefits, they often don’t understand the details.

Increased financial wellness efforts, greater automation and recordkeeper consolidation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.

The state is already paying $5.38 billion to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System this year, and in fiscal year 2018 the state will need to add at least $200 million more.

Plan providers must find ways to differentiate their services to be part of advisers’ go-to lists.

Underestimating longevity is one of the blunders that clients should sidestep when preparing for retirement.

The potential ERISA status of health savings accounts can cause confusion for advisers, says attorney Shelby George.

Clients should consider switching to a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k) as investment growth and distributions are not subject to tax.

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

Better education methods and communication will make a huge difference in voluntary enrollment, says The Standard’s Kevin McNamara.

The intricacies of a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement will create hazards for employers and advisers who don’t follow the rules closely.

While many market forces contribute to rising costs, there are ways to take control over these expenses, says Castlight Health’s Dr. Giovanni Colella.

A quarter of full-time workers ages 18 to 25 who get paid time off say that by year's end they won't have taken any of their paid vacation days, according to a new survey.

More than 8 in 10 young employees say they plan to work into retirement, which indicates a “fundamental shift.”

Many business leaders are ill-informed as to how effective their medical insurance is and how satisfied their employees are with the service, a new study shows.

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

EBA bloggers spent 2016 discussing major changes to employee benefits, including what can be done to stem costs and save adviser salaries.

Challenges mount for the bill as it sees resistance from business community, mayor.