Health and wellness

UBA data show these companies exhibit superior cost-containment relative to larger counterparts.

The Graham-Cassidy bill removes employer-mandate penalties, maintains the Cadillac tax and includes HSA reforms.

“I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal," the Arizona senator says.

The Brookings estimate is the first look at what the bill would mean for millions of people covered under ACA by Medicaid or private plans.

Senator John McCain said Friday he wouldn’t support the Graham-Cassidy proposal. The measure, however, includes much that employer groups like, including removal of employer-mandate penalties and HSA reforms.

Employers need to combat worker stress, anxiety and depression through a combination of digital tools and live training, Happify execs say at EBN’s Benefits Forum & Expo.

Online market operator finds wellbeing initiative a valuable way to boost productivity and inspire employees.

When developing a plan to offset the potential shortfall of Social Security benefits in the long term, annual rebalancing is one step clients should take.

Iowa’s proposed plan could spiral into a ‘Medicaid for all’ scenario fairly quickly, says adviser Craig Hasday.

When developing a plan to offset the potential shortfall of Social Security benefits in the long term, annual rebalancing is one step clients should take.

The advancement of cross-vendor analytics, prescription, engagement and measurement brought on by the democratization of big data is enabling brokers and consultants to better plan performance, says Hodges-Mace's Eric Helman.

There are five key attributes that make a successful combination of high-tech and high-touch actions to drive beneficial health and cost-saving decisions.

Employers need to make sure they are using the new summary of benefits and coverage template and comply with reporting requirements, benefits attorneys warn.

The cost of buying health coverage at work has increased faster than wages and inflation for years, pressuring household budgets.

Retirees can open health savings accounts, which offer tax breaks on contributions and qualified distributions, and tax-free growth on investments.

Employers need to understand demographics, select a strategic partner and offer HSAs, FSAs and wellness programs.

Those who left the workforce can open HSAs, which offer tax breaks on contributions and qualified distributions, and tax-free growth on investments.

They need to act by Sept. 30 to use a fast-track procedure that prevents Democrats from blocking it, but the deadline doesn’t leave enough time to get a full analysis of the bill’s effects from the Congressional Budget Office.

At least 60% of employees suffer from illnesses such as depression, anxiety and stress at work, and employers are losing almost $225.8 billion each year as a result.

Employers need to make sure they are using the new summary of benefits and coverage template and comply with reporting requirements, benefits attorneys warn.