Benefits Think 3 ways to support the sandwich generation in the workplace
Commentary: Its important for employees to have someone to help support them during this time. Your clients are in the perfect position to offer that type of assistance.
Healthcare benefits
Benefits Think Why your medical benefit plan needs a quarterly checkup
As we head into the heart of renewal season, that old fear of receiving a surprise from your broker or carrier is likely sneaking into the back of your mind. Theres a better way: Performing a checkup on your benefits plan to make sure its as healthy as it can be.
Travis Turner
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Should you consider an employee benefits captive?
As employers grapple with how best to provide quality benefits for employees and comply with the Affordable Care Act, theyre seeking out new strategies. Captives are an interesting approach that can work for some plan sponsors.
Benefits Think The new media focus is pharmacy can regulators keep up?
Commentary: Pharma will feel the pain of regulation sooner than they expected, adviser Craig Hasday predicts.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Castlight service steers employees to benefits using predictive analytics, claims data
The technology company launches a new service for employers, Castlight Action, designed to help steer employees to the right health care at the right time.
Can better enrollment communications really increase employee engagement?
Education is often hailed as the key to employee benefit satisfaction, but new research shows it also increases enrollment and employee engagement. Experts say advisers are well-positioned to expand employer education and communication strategies.
Kroger adds transgender benefits to health plan
The potential cost increases due to offering transgender health benefits is minimal because the population is small, says Human Rights Campaign.
Benefits Think 8 myths about the Affordable Care Act
Confusion still surrounds the Affordable Care Act. Here are eight misconceptions about the health care law.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think How three questions can improve specialty drug program management
Commentary: Many employers don't know what their PBMs are doing today to actually manage their specialty drug programs, says Lockton's Sarah Martin. It's up to advisers to shine a light on PBM practices.
Onsite clinics associated with lower employee absence
Some employers may think a grandiose set-up is required for an onsite clinic with X-ray machines, pharmacies and a gaggle of physicians but they really can be quite simple to set up and maintain.
Bush rolls out health plan aiming to make care more affordable
The outline of the Republican's plan contains some similarities with the Affordable Care Act.
How Gallagher is helping clients address rising medical costs
Drafting a strategic plan is the first step to combat soaring health care expenses impacting employees and employers, many of whom are turning to wellness programs and private exchanges to control costs.
Companies seek a global benefits strategy
Multinational organizations want to centrally administer their benefits, however, companies are struggling with employee engagement and communication, new research finds.
Some small employers remain in limbo on small-group definition
Although President Obama signed the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act this week, many employers the legislation is intended to protect remain in limbo.
Benefits Think Why CDHPs should be carved out from Cadillac tax
Carving out FSAs, HSAs and HRAs from the Affordable Care Acts excise tax would be a good compromise, enabling Americans to set aside money for health care while still allowing employers to control costs.
William Sweetnam
Groom Law Group, Chartered
Benefits Think LL Bean, Prudential share 3 tips for wellness success
Whether a simple health risk assessment or a complex incentive plan, employee wellness programs have become a fixture of the modern workplace.
Sticker shock of retiree health costs reinforces savings message
Employees who dont factor health care costs into their retirement planning could be in for a rude awakening.
Benefits Think 5 ways to encourage better health care consumerism
With millions of Americans purchasing health coverage on their own, and a growing number of people enrolling in consumer-directed health plans, the employers role in helping workers understand the health care system is more important than ever.
CO-OP model under scrutiny with latest failure
With nearly two dozen CO-OPs created under the Affordable Care Act continuing their financial struggles, attention is turning toward why theyre experiencing such difficulties.
How brokers can successfully offer skinny plans
Offering minimum essential coverage plans not only helps employers stay compliant with the ACA, it can also provide solid compensation for brokers and can lead to gap coverage sales.