Benefits Think 7 things brokers need to know about The 21st Century Cures Act
There’s one provision to the law that received little attention, but could have a major impact on small employers.
Scott Osler
GetInsured
Insurance
Aetna profit tops estimates with deal for Humana in doubt
The financial results show the insurer prospering in a challenging environment.
Why technology is not just a ‘thought but a necessity’
With more than half of brokers still using paper, they are likely to be left in the dust, industry study finds.
Changing voluntary disability from an optional benefit to a necessity
Incorporating traditionally self-selected benefits into the auto-enrollment process could lead to greater participation rates, more interest from employees.
GOP makes little progress on ACA plans, brokers stay the course
With more than a half-dozen proposals for healthcare reform on the table, advisers plan to keep clients on a need-to-know basis.
Changing voluntary disability from an optional benefit to a necessity
Incorporating traditionally self-selected benefits into the auto-enrollment process could lead to greater participation rates, more interest from employees.
Benefits Think ACA transitions as Congress deliberates
Changes may be imminent for the Affordable Care Act but provisions continue to emerge amid the debate for a new plan, say attorneys Jean Hemphill and Edward Leeds.
Jean C. Hemphill
Ballard Spahr LLP
Benefits Think How to better protect your clients’ top earners
Even highly experienced benefit advisers don’t often recognize a greater level of disability protection exists for executives at risk of losing up to 80% of their monthly income.
Laura Muka
Exceptional Risk Advisors
Navigating compliance issues under Trump
From the ACA to fiduciary and overtime regulation, employers must consider how to handle this time of change and uncertainty.
Benefits Think Who owns healthcare reform going forward?
The Affordable Care Act was ‘born broken’ and needs a bipartisan solution to succeed, says lawyer Peter Marathas.
Peter Marathas
Marathas Barrow & Weatherhead LLP
Navigating compliance issues under Trump
From the ACA to fiduciary and overtime regulation, how should brokerages guide their clients?
PBE Index ends the year with impressive numbers
The number of employees enrolling in benefits through the marketplaces has risen 92% in the last year and a half.
Aetna’s $37B Humana takeover blocked by judge
The transaction would violate antitrust laws by reducing competition among insurers, U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington ruled on Monday.
Benefits Think 5 ways Trumpcare is likely to change employee benefits
Employers’ No. 1 question is how to position their strategy under the new administration, says adviser Craig Hasday.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Trump may end ACA insurance requirement, Conway says
Such a move would take the teeth out of former President Barack Obama’s healthcare law and could destabilize insurance markets, analysts say.
For brokers, Trump’s presidency brings opportunity
Confusion around healthcare gives advisers the chance to step up and serve, those in the industry say.
PBE Index enters the year with impressive numbers
The number of employees enrolling in benefits through the marketplaces has risen 92% in the last year and a half.
Benefits Think 5 ways Trumpcare is likely to change employee benefits
Employers’ No. 1 question is how to position their strategy under the new administration, says adviser Craig Hasday.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
What Obamacare repeal could mean for employee benefits
Dismantling an ambitious health insurance plan will take time, as businesses await the fate of HSAs, wellness programs and other workplace offerings.
Benefits Think Who owns healthcare reform going forward?
The Affordable Care Act was ‘born broken’ and needs a bipartisan solution to succeed, says lawyer Peter Marathas.
Peter Marathas
Marathas Barrow & Weatherhead LLP