Health insurance

“Now it’s time to educate the clients. Stop calling them stupid, and stop blaming them. That’s not education,” our columnist says.

Here’s how one benefits consultant helped an employer redesign its health plan — and lessons learned that can help other companies.

The administration has increased access to association health plans and short term, limited duration plans.

Democrats’ new “Medicare for all” bill would replace almost all private plans.

The administration has increased access to association health plans and short-term, limited-duration plans.

What should employers and lawmakers do to address the high cost of healthcare? A lot more, experts say.

Employers should partner with advisers to help workers understand offerings and make them more engaged year-round.

A recent medical crisis has me frustrated with health insurance and the pains that come along with it. And it serves as a reminder of what clients need to do to help workers.

In the wake of the CVS-Aetna merger, Cigna-Express Scripts partnership and other deals, a new future is emerging in the benefits world.

Some insurers offer an incentive called wellness dollars to help companies cover the cost of workplace programs.

Some insurers offer an incentive called wellness dollars to help companies cover the cost of workplace programs.

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn’t help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here’s where advisers can step in to fill the gaps.

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn't help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here's where employers can step in to fill the gaps.

In the wake of the CVS-Aetna merger, Cigna-Express Scripts partnership and other deals, a new future is emerging in the benefits world.

A recent medical crisis has me frustrated with health insurance and the pains that come along with it. And it serves as a reminder of what employers need to do to help workers.

The company is now offering a telemedicine benefit to employers using its concierge-style health service.

The company is now offering a telemedicine benefit to employers using its concierge-style health service.

Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.

While a long journey waits ahead for greater healthcare price transparency, many employers are looking to their brokers for better solutions.