Health and wellness

Well-being shouldn’t just be top of mind for employers at the beginning of the New Year. Here’s how to create a year-round program for employees.

A minority of U.S. workers in employer-provided plans spend most of the healthcare dollars — but are they getting the right care?

Here are ways to liven up employee participation and engagement, according to a report from UBA.

Out of 155 medical conditions, just 20 — including diabetes, heart disease and back pain — accounted for half of all spending, according to a new JAMA report.

Once taboo, discussions of mental well-being issues are being publicly championed and this new “normal” relating to mental health encourages those suffering to seek treatment without the fear of stigma.

Retirement expert Bob Lawton shares how leading-edge employers are strengthening their DC plans this year.

Affordable Care Act sign-ups for 2017 coverage rose about 2.3% from the same time last year, as efforts to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care reform begin in Congress.

Many workers are not convinced their superiors are committed to keeping a healthy workplace or reducing costs, Transamerica study shows.

With Trump’s naming of his choices for HHS and DOL, repeal and replace of the ACA could become a reality, explain attorneys Brian F. Higgins and Rhonda B. Schchter.

Keeping workers’ partners in-the-know about their benefits throughout the year, not just during open enrollment, is vital for employers, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

A manager’s guide to physical activity, health and productivity that can improve a company’s bottom line.

Prevent workers’ comp claims and promote better wellbeing by following OSHA recommendations.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

These four benefits professionals were recognized this year for their efforts helping employees get healthier, smarter and more financially aware.

Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.

The Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges all had a big impact on employers in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year.

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

Employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees may offer a new, special HRA arrangement, called a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement, explains attorneys from Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.

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.