Benefit experts urge Acosta to review fiduciary, overtime rules
The retirement industry is relieved to have the new DOL secretary confirmed so he can start working on pressing issues.
Healthcare benefits
Digital platforms could be the next revolution in diabetes management
Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.
Benefits Think How to implement workplace sleep-health programs
Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.
Alyssa Cairns
SleepMed
5 key facts about the new DOL secretary
Alexander Acosta was confirmed by the Senate this week; here’s what employers should know.
Healthcare cost control efforts spurred private exchange
Under the direction of EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Norman Coppinger, the League of California Cities launched a health benefits marketplace.
16 areas where employers want help from their broker
At least 81% of employers say an adviser plays a crucial role when developing their benefit plans, health reform compliance and more, according to MetLife.
Benefits Think How employers can get the most out of worksite clinics
It’s vital for benefits managers to do their homework and select the right vendor—or risk losing millions of dollars while making no change to health outcomes.
Brian Klepper
Worksite Health Advisors
10 key 5500 facts benefit pros need to know
Industry leaders share more on these important documents required by the federal government for most employee benefit plans with more than 100 participants.
More employers offering financial wellness benefits
Programs are becoming more comprehensive, with more companies focusing on fiscal programs while continuing to address physical and emotional wellness.
Amendment breathes new life into GOP healthcare bill
Several conservative congressional holdouts on the stalled GOP healthcare bill said they’re ready to sign on after revisions to the measure, potentially giving it a new lease on life.
Outcome Health rolls out customizable benefits package for employees
Options include student loan refinancing, paid parental leave and fertility treatment financing.
Employees seeking new jobs with better pay, benefits
Although job satisfaction is high, more than one-third of US workers plan to leave their employer next year, according to SHRM research.
Benefits Think How to implement workplace sleep-health programs
Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.
Alyssa Cairns
SleepMed
How 7 NAHU delegations lobbied Congress to preserve employer-sponsored benefits
Delaware, Ohio, Texas and other state associations took to Capitol Hill to emphasize the value of tax-favored status for workplace health insurance.
Express Scripts plunges after losing top client in legal dispute
Health insurer Anthem will drop the pharmacy benefit manager after accusing it of overcharging by billions of dollars a year.
16 areas where employers most want help from their broker
At least 81% of employers say an adviser plays a crucial role when developing their benefit plans, health reform compliance and more, according to MetLife.
Digital platforms could be the next revolution in diabetes management
Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.
Employers want lawmakers to curb rising pharma costs
A majority of benefits execs say they were relieved to see the GOP’s healthcare plan fail, and instead would like Congress to focus on drug prices.
Benefits Think 4 areas where advisers can make a difference for clients
Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.
George Lane
Mercer
White House still pressing to hold ACA vote this week
Donald Trump’s administration continues to push for a vote this week in the House to replace the Affordable Care ACt, which the president said on Sunday is “in serious trouble.”
