Benefits

On the left and right of the political spectrum there is a lot of enthusiasm for protecting certain key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. 

More than half of households with $100,000 to $500,000 in investable assets rely on “low advice” providers, a new Cerulli Associates analysis finds. 

However, 35% of plans state that 26% to 50% of their participants use their entire balance every year.

For example, Millennials are more likely than the other generational cohorts to say they tried to find the cost of health care services before getting care.

A holistic well-being program can increase employee engagement with work and the company and improve employer performance, according to speakers on a recent webinar.

A new study by EBRI explores workers’ preferences for employer-sponsored benefits and what they anticipate for the future of workplace perks.

The presence and generosity of employer contributions to health savings accounts only make a slight impact on the enrollment rate, for example. 

They are also increasing incentives and expanding the use of ergonomic workstations as part of their physical well-being programs.

Although some industry experts noted that the bill would reduce employer costs and administrative burdens, a survey finds the majority of employers were relieved it didn’t pass.

Fidelity Investments finds misconceptions about health savings accounts and their use as retirement-savings vehicles.

A majority of employees, especially Millennials, value customizable benefits packages and they say these perks increase their loyalty to their companies.

Who qualifies, and how much can be borrowed?

More and more, employers and retirement plan providers are touting HSAs as a way to save for health care costs in retirement, but what is impeding employees from...

The U.S. House of Representatives did not vote on the new health bill as planned Thursday, but a look at why they didn’t and the provisions of the...

Overall, three in five employees (59.6%) welcomed employer involvement in their health, agreeing with the statement “employers should play an active role in improving the health of their...

Nearly half of respondents to the PLANSPONSOR Defined Contribution Survey say they offer some form of tuition reimbursement program for employees—far greater than the number offering student loan...

Employers are incorporating solutions like health savings accounts (HSAs), wellness incentives, price transparency tools and alternative care options to reduce costs.

Speakers for a webinar provided ideas for making wellness programs more personal for employees.

Devenir’s research shows HSA investment assets reached an estimated $5.5 billion in December 2016.

Organizations looking to make employees their own best care managers, understand it requires creating an informed health care shopper and providing an environment that guides positive employee behavior...