Insurance

There are situations where the policies may create economic incentives for employees’ spouses to stay out of the workforce, says Zack Pace of consulting firm CBIZ.

Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.

The Society for Human Resource Management launches its annual conference with a look at how employee benefits have changed over the past 20 years.

The Society for Human Resource Management launches its annual conference with a look at how employee benefits have changed over the past 20 years.

The insurance commissioner in the country’s most populous state calls on the government to block Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion takeover of rival health insurer Cigna Corp., saying the deal would limit competition in the state’s health-insurance market.

From robo-advisers to virtual benefit counselors, employers today have an array of solutions to meet the needs of their tech-savvy workforces.

Employers need reliable and relevant data to make benefit and compensation decisions, says Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s James Durkin.

Employers should know these mobile applications, which can aid well-being, manage chronic disease and help workers better engage with their healthcare providers.

Document aims to help employers and vendors understand what needs to be shared with workers in light of new ADA rules, says EEOC chair Jenny Yang.

The approach enables plan sponsors to spot utilization trends and the effects certain programs have on retention, according to ADP’s Marc Rind.

With the market condensing to a few big carriers, such as Anthem, adviser Vinnie Daboul predicts the health insurance system is entering a new phase.

More than a third of young adults aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, says Transamerica research.

More than a third aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, according to Transamerica research.

Plan sponsors have higher expectations of health insurers than ever, which will lead to more innovation, says Voya Financial’s George Lemmon.

Plan sponsors have higher expectations of health insurers than ever, which will lead to more innovation, says Voya Financial’s George Lemmon.

A group of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and employers is calling on publicly traded corporations to report on the health of their workforces in annual reports, 10-Ks, sustainability reports and other SEC documents.

Insurers are getting more aggressive in promoting their voluntary products to brokers through better online tools, including improved agent portals.

A group of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and employers is calling on publicly traded corporations to report on the health of their workforces in annual reports, 10-Ks, sustainability reports and other SEC documents.

Former neurosurgeon and GOP presidential candidate says at CIAB event in Colorado that established players are likely to resist.

Former neurosurgeon and GOP presidential candidate says at CIAB event in Colorado that established players are likely to resist.