Self-insured rate hike half that of fully insured plans
Willis Towers Watson report tracks marketplace trends for 2017, including positive signs for business growth.
Healthcare costs
The politics of rising ACA premiums
Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.
Benefits Think How employers want benefit offerings to evolve after the election
There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.
Shandon Fowler
Four8 Insights
Benefits Think Navigating 5 critical retirement risks
These factors have turned retirement into the ultimate obstacle course and it’s up to advisers to help clients navigate it successfully, says MDRT’s Curtis Cloke.
Curtis Cloke
Thrive Income Distribution System LLC
The politics of rising ACA premiums
Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.
Why HSAs are an underutilized retirement vehicle
Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Lorna Sabbia says health savings is a key area of concern for retirees.
Democrats face difficult ACA fight in 2017, even if Clinton wins
After news broke Monday that premiums for the ACA will rise an average of 22% next year, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spent the week defending the healthcare law, saying its problems are fixable.
Mid-sized employers make ‘steady migration’ toward self-insurance
The strategy is helping companies combat premium hikes, crippling healthcare costs, experts say.
ACA benchmark premiums to rise 25% in sharpest jump yet
Individuals signing up for plans this year are facing not only rising premiums, but also fewer options to choose from after several big insurers pulled out from some of the markets created under the Affordable Care Act.
Benefits Think Key deliverables in ACA implementation
Advisers must stay on top of reporting requirements under health reform, says Benefit Advisors Networks’ Perry Braun, without ignoring other legislation.
Taking a political stance on benefits
Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.
Taking a political stance on benefits
Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.
Is there a remedy for skyrocketing Rx costs?
Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.
5 ways to prepare now for a smooth open enrollment
The busiest and most stressful time of the year for HR and benefits professionals is fast approaching. Although it can be daunting, benefits consultants Rosemary Hughes and Suzannah Gill offer tips on how to make the process successful.
Why switching to an HDHP requires new communications strategy
Changing health plans, Carolinas HealthCare System had to ramp up its employee outreach.
Is there a remedy for skyrocketing Rx costs?
Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.
How to slow healthcare costs from eating up retirement savings
Advisers can offer a number of solutions to combat rising expenses as employees age, such as HSA contributions.
Benefits Think Tips to help employers buy healthcare benefits for employees
Skyrocketing healthcare premiums are causing companies to get creative with cost-containment strategies, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.
Loretta Metzger
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Why employees must be engaged in healthcare
Technology options can help employees become better healthcare consumers.
Colleen Moffitt
Communiqué PR
Benefits Think 3 ways to motivate employees during enrollment
Workers enrolled in consumer driven health plans need a guide to help them engage in their healthcare, says ConsumerMedical CEO David Hines.
David Hines
ConsumerMedical