Voluntary benefits

Whether an employee is reaching retirement age or acting as a caregiver for aging loved ones, planning for potential long-term needs is best done early.

Employers may want to consider alternatives that offer coverage that comes with a reduced financial impact on employees.

Pet insurance and pet-friendly workplaces demonstrate a commitment to supporting the holistic well-being of employees and attract a wider pool of talent.

The VP and consultant taps into her skills as a problem solver to build complex but easy-to-use benefit plans.

A conversation with Alex Frommeyer, CEO of benefits provider Beam.

New research from Cigna shows how serious health events can leave employees feeling out of control financially and professionally.

Employees appreciate their benefits, but still don’t want to put the time in selecting the right programs.

Pet perks have become a critical component of employee wellness.

Caring for a healthy pet can cost employees an average of $700 to $2,000 per year in veterinary bills.

Voluntary benefits are playing a more critical role in helping employees achieve health and financial security.

President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled a $1.8 trillion, 10-year plan to ramp up federal support for American families, with a major expansion in spending on child care, paid leave and education.

Dana Simms reflects on changes in voluntary benefits during the pandemic and offers advice for up-and-coming advisers.

These executives manage benefits as a portfolio of investments in a healthy, productive workforce.

Benefit consultants wanted more simplicity when it comes to the group voluntary benefit solutions they offer their clients.

People who suffer with chronic pain say it interferes with daily life and work.

Misty Guinn, director of customer advocacy at Benefitfocus, discusses the current state of employee benefits.

Forty-one percent of parents are not aware of the benefits their employer offers them to help with child care and other family support.