Enrollment

Proponents of the plans say they’re a good option for companies that may not feel they can afford to offer a traditional plan to workers but want to give them something to help with health care expenses. But consumer advocates are concerned they may shortchange some workers.

The current layoff situation and legislative action to extend periods and deadlines associated with COBRA means that people who would not have considered electing COBRA prior to COVID-19 may choose to do so soon, and in record numbers.

This has been an enrollment season like no other. With historic numbers of employees working from home, worksites closed or open in a limited capacity and massive disruption to daily schedules, this is one of the most important years for benefits employees have ever experienced - making enrollment critical.

There’s a great opportunity for HR professionals to better communicate with employees, at scale, regularly and easily during this year's open enrollment.

The company will sell stop-loss insurance, a type that helps cover unexpectedly large claims against employers who self-fund their health-benefit policies.

The usual time to sign up for health insurance is during open enrollment but businesses and the Marketplace allow you to make changes to your health insurance anytime if certain major life events happen.

Employees who are still at work now have a vested interest in adding financial protections for themselves and their families — whether it comes through supplemental health coverage or additional welfare coverage.

“If we don't have a game plan for how to educate employees, everything is for naught,” says Nick Rockwell, president at Eastbridge Consulting Group.

Don’t be seduced by style over substance, warn industry pros; more “human touches” are necessary to support decisions beyond latest apps or self-service tools.

The ability to analyze benefit plans and health data can help employers with everything from cutting costs to helping employees improve their health.

Deciding against auto-enrolling employees in retirement plans is a big miss benefit managers keep making.

Deciding against auto-enrolling employees in retirement plans is a big miss benefit managers keep making.

HR teams play a crucial role in helping employees make active, educated decisions about their benefits.

The company is now offering its 30,000 workers in Ohio and Arizona two plans for 2020 run by Cigna and Aetna.

BenefitVision CEO Ronald Kleiman opines on how HR and benefits technology will continue to alter another benefits enrollment season.

Companies may need to rethink their tech strategy if they want to remain competitive, one expert says.