Healthcare plans

As the number of employees tasked with supporting a relative rises, companies need to implement new strategies to help.

Advisers should investigate whether HSA administrators support consumer health literacy by providing multi-channel education opportunities and the tools to drive engagement.

The nation's largest private employer is worried too many of its workers are having health conditions misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgery.

Firms can take preemptive measures like expanding telecommuting options and encouraging vaccinations, but if employees dig in their heels, forget about forcing the issue.

Employers need to step in to close the gap for expectant workers and their families.

More companies are offering flu vaccinations, with some workplaces — including Affinity Living Group — making them mandatory.

Some seniors are missing out on a potential 20% tax deduction, and “no one is talking about what a wonderful retirement planning technique" it is, says an expert.

Self-funding may be the ultimate way to provide more plan design flexibility and drive down costs.

Persistence and responsiveness are among the key attributes of true employer advocates.

Employees in the insurer's fitness program can earn more than $1,000 per year by meeting daily walking goals.

Health plans have largely avoided covering cannabis, but with momentum for new therapeutic applications, that could change.

Employers, a once-a-year checkup can go a long way in evaluating your existing health plan to ensure the plan’s strategy is in alignment with yours.

Eligible employers also can offer maternity care resources to employees at no additional cost.

Clients with these kind of employees should consider these best practices to help improve productivity and minimize leave.

The company is trying to remove one barrier preventing workers from getting help.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for clients and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.

Though the model may help solidify healthcare prices, it requires constant vigilance in order to work efficiently, experts say.