Healthcare costs

In an opaque marketplace, the status quo will not change and the financial burden will only get worse, says adviser Mark Gaunya.

Willis Towers Watson report tracks marketplace trends for 2017, including positive signs for business growth.

Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.

There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.

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.

Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Lorna Sabbia says health savings is a key area of concern for retirees.

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.

The strategy is helping companies combat premium hikes, crippling healthcare costs, experts say.

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.

Advisers must stay on top of reporting requirements under health reform, says Benefit Advisors Networks’ Perry Braun, without ignoring other legislation.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.

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.

Changing health plans, Carolinas HealthCare System had to ramp up its employee outreach.

Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.

Advisers can offer a number of solutions to combat rising expenses as employees age, such as HSA contributions.

Skyrocketing healthcare premiums are causing companies to get creative with cost-containment strategies, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.

Technology options can help employees become better healthcare consumers.