Healthcare benefits

A look at how the proposed American Health Care Act could reshape employee health benefits.

Sally Poblete’s Wellthie offers broker and comparison shopping tools that simplify plan option choices for small businesses and employees.

House Republicans mustered just enough votes to pass their health-care bill Thursday, salvaging what at times appeared to be a doomed mission to repeal and partially replace the Affordable Care Act.

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.

Sally Poblete’s Wellthie offers broker and comparison shopping tools that simplify plan option choices for small businesses and employees.

Expanding clinical consultations, utilizing available data and studying drug effectiveness are top avenues to plan improvement.

Employers should consider a number of factors when weighing the advantages of going this route.

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

Benefit pros need to think beyond the printed benefit guidebook and consider online access to summaries, on-demand webinars and social media.

From financial regulation to student loan to taxes, here is what the Trump Administration has done so far in his first 100 days in office.

With the talent pool as aggressive as it is, employers know that these most desired perks will help to attract the best and brightest workers.

The retirement industry is relieved to have the new DOL secretary confirmed so he can start working on pressing issues.

Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.

Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.

Alexander Acosta was confirmed by the Senate this week; here’s what employers should know.

Under the direction of EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Norman Coppinger, the League of California Cities launched a health benefits marketplace.

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.

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.

Industry leaders share more on these important documents required by the federal government for most employee benefit plans with more than 100 participants.

Programs are becoming more comprehensive, with more companies focusing on fiscal programs while continuing to address physical and emotional wellness.