Benefits Think Top 10 HR developments to act on in 2017
These employment-related advances are going to have ‘significant and immediate impact’ in the new year, says attorney Peter Siegel.
Peter R. Siegel
Greenspoon Marder
Insurance
Could consolidation in life insurance market lead to mutual company dominance?
Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.
Benefits Think 2017 New Year’s resolutions for HR
Despite the unforeseeable future of healthcare insurance, the Affordable Care Act and technology, HR’s 2017 resolutions can afford flexible solutions to old and new administrative duties.
Jessica Lynn Campbell
Web Benefits Design
Benefits Think 10 ways to promote the value of a private exchange
These platforms benefit employers and employees in many ways beyond cost saving, says adviser Sima Reid.
Sima Reid
Reid Group Enterprises
Benefits Think Why advisers should let population health data breathe
Collecting data is the first step. Smart benefit providers must interpret and act on the information, advises David Ashworth of Medikeeper.
David Ashworth
MediKeeper
Confusion continues to hinder HDHP adoption
High deductible health plans are vulnerable to out-of-pocket costs, according to a new report
The 50 biggest benefit brokerages, part 2
Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.
Benefits Think What’s influencing medical cost trends for 2017?
An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.
Don Antonucci
Regence BlueShield
The 50 biggest benefit brokerages, part 1
Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.
Amid growing balances, HSAs take center stage
Tailored communications recommended as focus becomes more strategic, with new investment options on the horizon.
Benefits Think What’s influencing medical cost trends for 2017?
An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.
Don Antonucci
Regence BlueShield
Life insurance gender gap grows
Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.
Millennials, men want in-person benefit conversations
Personalized technology options can offset the demand for face-to-face interactions, new research finds.
Employees would rather shop for gifts than review benefits
A new survey reveals that while workers value the importance of health benefits, they often don’t understand the details.
Fewer small firms offering wellness programs
UBA report suggests ways to liven up employee participation and engagement.
Benefits Think 4 important questions about HSAs under the new fiduciary rule
The potential ERISA status of health savings accounts can cause confusion for advisers, says attorney Shelby George.
Shelby George
Manning & Napier
Benefits Think How to use decision-support tools to change employee thinking
Better education methods and communication will make a huge difference in voluntary enrollment, says The Standard’s Kevin McNamara.
Kevin McNamara
Standard Insurance Company
Benefits Think Tread carefully on new HRA law allowing individual coverage reimbursements
The intricacies of a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement will create hazards for employers and advisers who don’t follow the rules closely.
David C. Smith
Ebenconcepts
Benefits Think The shifting state of employer-based healthcare
While many market forces contribute to rising costs, there are ways to take control over these expenses, says Castlight Health’s Dr. Giovanni Colella.
Giovanni Colella
Castlight Health
Can a hands-off management approach hurt benefit plans?
Many business leaders are ill-informed as to how effective their medical insurance is and how satisfied their employees are with the service, a new study shows.
