Health and wellness

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Before Obamacare is repealed or replaced, benefit advisers must be aware of the rules that are still in place, advises Jenny Riley of Hodges-Mace.

When helping people plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven A. Plewes.

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employers seek to break the stereotypes around EAPs while also building plan participation among millennials.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

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