Employee benefits

Some seniors shop around for the most affordable health insurance and less expensive drugs every year.

A deal between Humana and eMindful will add mindfulness programs to the insurer’s suite of wellness offerings available to employers.

The DOL and IRS announced a proposal to implement significant changes to forms and regulations that govern annual employee benefit plan reporting.

A work-life balance can be achieved but not in the traditional way, says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

Word choice proves paramount with these products, says adviser Eric Silverman, who encourages producers to think before they speak.

Retirees over 65 will no longer be able to contribute to health savings accounts once they file for benefits.

College has gotten so expensive that it's weighing on even the parents of third-graders, threatening to leave them too debt-saddled to retire.

There are a lot of people in the U.S. who dream of single-payer health care. And what a dream it is!

While increases in medical coverage are slowing, they continue to outpace inflation by a wide margin.

Healthcare costs are expected to increase 6% in 2017 as companies make use of better management tools and take advantage of advances in telehealth.

Retirees over 65 will no longer be able to contribute to health savings accounts once they file for benefits.

Livongo Health CMO Jennifer Schneider discusses the company’s new approach for diabetes management, which consists of connected devices and a smart cloud, and how it can help employers.

Company loyalty improves when employers expand benefits such as on-site childcare and fertility services, industry experts say.

Potential cost increases within DB plans attributable to late retirement should be fully understood, says Principal’s Mike Clark.

As has been well-documented, the federal program is in danger. So what kinds of changes will be required to keep these benefits afloat?

The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, once applauded for a diverse investment portfolio that included Hawaiian villas, Uruguayan timber and undeveloped land in Arizona, finds itself needing to dig out of a deep hole.

On Aug. 1, 2016, Massachusetts became the first state to bar employers from asking job applicants about their salary history before making a formal job offer that includes compensation.

In an attempt to counter expensive medical claims, some employers are requiring mandatory doctor visits regardless of health quality.

Roughly 1 in 4 retirement plan audits submitted to the Department of Labor had major deficiencies. Is yours at risk?

The platforms promote trust, break down silos and create better connections, says Regence BlueShield President Don Antonucci.