Health insurance

The HHS just released the federal poverty level thresholds — important info for many employers as they set their employee contributions for their health plans.

Walmart will leave CVS Health’s network that administers drug benefits for millions of Americans, in a dispute over costs that could roil the business of filling prescriptions.

Forget the health fairs and the discounted gym membership. These are the best ways clients can help their workers lead a healthier life.

From chief medical officers to an increased focus on behavioral health, here’s what’s shaking up the industry.

Big pharma disruption and healthcare challenges and legislation are just a few of the big trends that will shape the benefits industry in 2019.

An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.

Forget the health fairs and the discounted gym membership. These are the best ways employers can help their workers lead a healthier life.

It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.

It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.

An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.

More employers are turning to advisers to help them curb the rising cost of health insurance, new survey data shows.

Driven by rising premiums for ACA plans, interest in short-term insurance is growing, boosted by Trump administration actions to ease Obama-era restrictions.

Big data, wearables and healthcare transparency resources can not only help benefits managers simplify offerings for employees, but it can also save them money in the process.

An “epidemic” of robocalls timed to open-enrollment season are largely illegal, fraudulent or aim to rope consumers into insurance they don’t need or can’t use.

While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.

For some insurance brokers and consumers, short-term insurance plans are an enticing, low-cost alternative for healthy people.

Integrating these benefits with medical coverage can give employers additional information that helps enable proactive clinical interventions and consumer-engagement strategies.

Integrating these benefits with medical coverage can give employers additional information that helps enable proactive clinical interventions and consumer-engagement strategies.

Establishing a process helps brokers effectively navigate renewals and guide employers. Here are some good tips for giving the best advice to clients.