Wellness

As the tools meet employees where they are, advisers must serve as vendor managers.

From the push for repeal and replace at the beginning of 2017 to tax reform coming in at the tail end, laws and legislation for employers has been a roller coaster over the past 12 months.

An adviser ‘is absolutely critical to the success’ of these accounts that are expected to be the primary healthcare option in the near future.

Telehealth will tackle behavioral health, second opinions for cancer and more, says Teladoc’s Dan Trencher.

Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.

As the tools meet employees where they are, advisers must serve as vendor managers.

Zenefits’ exit, new HSA regulations, financial wellbeing programs and Congress’ attempt to replace the ACA were the top stories of Employee Benefit Adviser this year.

Employers should work to prevent the spread of illness in the office by offering shots at on-site locations and dispelling common misconceptions about the vaccine.

Tying compensation to outcomes has proved successful for several brokers, but they must overcome their skepticism and fear of change.

From the push for repeal and replace at the beginning of 2017 to tax reform coming in at the tail end, laws and legislation for brokers has been a roller coaster over the past 12 months