ERISA Q&A: What You Need to Know
If you currently offer, or are planning to offer your employees retirement benefits, make sure you're familiar with ERISA rules and reg...
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Getting the Most Out of an HSA
Employers are increasingly relying on high-deductible health benefit plans to reduce premium costs. And while premiums are lower with a...
The New Frontier of Student Loan Repayment Benefits
Student loan debt is soaring. The Federal Reserve reports that more than 44 million people owe $1.5 trillion in student loans. Loan amo...
New Rule Increases Small Groups Insurance Buying Power
If you own a small company, you know the frustration of not having the same buying power as large groups when purchasing health benefit...
Navigating DOL 401(k) Audit Red Flags
Think there's no way your retirement plan might be audited? Think again.
The Department of Labor (DOL) can select any size retirement ...
Wave of the Future: Value-Based Care
The practice of insurers paying fee for services to physicians and hospitals is going the way of the dinosaurs. Look for value-based ca...
Enforcement of the Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions Now in Full Force
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) now is enforcing the Affordable Care Act's Employer Shared Responsibility provisions (ESRP) for heal...
The Nonprofit Dilemma — How to Provide Good Health Care Benefits
Health care benefits are a good way to attract and keep top talent. Here's what you can and cannot do when offering benefits.
Small ...
Gamification Comes to Health Care
Playing games is fun — but sometimes it can also be good for your health and bottom line.
Companies design wellness programs to improv...
Most Employees Don’t Feel Financially Prepared for Retirement
Although the U.S. economy is strong and the stock market continues to rise, most employees are worried about the future.
Purchasing ...