Supercuts taps Decisely to offer employee benefits to employees
The hair-salon chain chooses a benefits and HR services firm to deliver services to its franchise owners and workers.
Healthcare benefits
Buffett says health venture CEO pick to be disclosed in weeks
The healthcare venture between Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. has picked the person who will lead the initiative.
22 health benefits on the rise
Telemedicine, employee assistance programs and nutrition counseling are among the offerings that have increased in popularity, according to a new report from Korn Ferry and WorldatWork.
Benefits Think 4 tips for how to talk benefits with millennials
While advisers tend to see them as younger workers, these employees are getting married, starting families and purchasing more benefits through their employers.
Cy Moser
Trustmark Voluntary Benefits Solutions
Benefits Think Can employers force healthcare providers to compete?
Though policy makers may need to step in where market forces fail, businesses should play a more significant role in cutting costs.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Concentra expands telemedicine program
The virtual healthcare provider is also extending employee access to its telerehab program to 11 additional states.
Rebranding benefits: Goodbye ‘voluntary.’ Hello ‘enhanced’
With a little name change, brokers are attempting to separate themselves from carrier rep competitors to form stronger partnerships with healthcare adviser specialists.
Benefits Think City or country: Where will reference-based pricing work best?
The pros and cons of self-funded benefit strategy depend on the location of the market.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Benefits Think The next frontier in employee wellness: disease management
Rather than focus attention — and dollars — on getting workers fit, employers are beginning to zero in on helping them manage chronic illness.
Stephanie Ward
Corporate Synergies
Top 3 large-group carriers in each state – Part 1
Data analytics firm miEdge ranks carriers serving employer health plans based on in-force premium.
Benefits Think Is your maternity program up to par? 3 questions to ask
Employers should start by asking if their benefits are relevant to their workforce.
Paris Wallace
Ovia Health
Benefits Think ‘High’ stakes for employers dealing with evolving cannabis laws
The evolving legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational uses continues to cause workplace issues for employers.
Patrick J. McMahon
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think Out-of-network medical benefits: a risk management primer
Employers be prepared: A false out-of-pocket cap could create a financial bear trap for employees.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think IRS unveils 2019 HSA and HDHP limits for contributions
No change was announced to the HSA catch-up contribution limit but married couples need to look into the details.
Jason Rothman
Findley
Big healthcare savings no longer need to elude smaller employers
Advisers are positioned to play a key role in helping clients innovate on health benefits.
Benefits Think 3 ways to give employees more access to care
Providing telehealth visits and offering workers a personal advocate to transfer medical records or schedule appointments are among the strategies employers should consider.
Adam Hodge
freshbenies
Benefits Think What employers need to know about value-based care
For companies, the arrangement can mean a healthier workforce, better care for their employees and less money spent paying for employees’ medical bills.
Sam Ho
UnitedHealthcare
Benefits Think Out-of-network medical benefits: a risk management primer
Employers be prepared: A false out-of-pocket cap could create a financial bear trap for employees.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Top 3 large-group carriers in each state – Part 1
Data analytics firm miEdge ranks carriers serving employer health plans based on in-force premium.
10 most stressed-out states
From healthcare costs and time and attendance, stress can have a big impact on workers. Employers in these states have a big challenge ahead of them.
