Healthcare benefits

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.

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.

The potential cost increases due to offering transgender health benefits is minimal because the population is small, says Human Rights Campaign.

Confusion still surrounds the Affordable Care Act. Here are eight misconceptions about the health care law.

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.

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.

The outline of the Republican's plan contains some similarities with the Affordable Care Act.

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.

Multinational organizations want to centrally administer their benefits, however, companies are struggling with employee engagement and communication, new research finds.

Although President Obama signed the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act this week, many employers the legislation is intended to protect remain in limbo.

Carving out FSAs, HSAs and HRAs from the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax would be a good compromise, enabling Americans to set aside money for health care while still allowing employers to control costs.

Whether a simple health risk assessment or a complex incentive plan, employee wellness programs have become a fixture of the modern workplace.

Employees who don’t factor health care costs into their retirement planning could be in for a rude awakening.

With millions of Americans purchasing health coverage on their own, and a growing number of people enrolling in consumer-directed health plans, the employer’s role in helping workers understand the health care system is more important than ever.

With nearly two dozen CO-OPs created under the Affordable Care Act continuing their financial struggles, attention is turning toward why they’re experiencing such difficulties.

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.

Flexible spending accounts have long been a favorite tool among working Americans to help budget for out-of-pocket costs but they could be an unintended casualty of health care reform.

Advisers hoping to remain relevant in a changing health care and benefits landscape must shift product offerings to meet industry trends. Rick Lindquist, president of Zane Benefits, discusses 6 key industry trends to watch.

The tire and wheel retailer implements a telehealth option for employees, providing online access to care for minor ailments.

Everything from filling prescriptions to asking primary care questions can be done via online or over the phone, which can reduce medical claims, but only if employees are engaged in their plan.