Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
Private exchanges for health care coverage and voluntary benefits are off to a strong start, but it's still too early to gauge which model will become the most popularsingle carrier or multiple carrier exchangesor which type of sponsors, if any, will dominate
Self-funding has become increasingly popular among employers. And brokers are needed to help guide their clients should they decide it is the right fit for them.
Sales of voluntary products across the board will likely see a nice bump in 2015, as employers finalize their health care decisions and the War on Talent begins to heat back up.
According to Benefits Sellings 2014 Employer Survey, 70 percent of employers said PPACA has made them rethink their employee benefit offerings, compared to 30 percent who said the health care reform law hadnt had any impact on their offerings.
According to Benefits Sellings 2014 Employer Survey, 70 percent of employers said PPACA has made them rethink their employee benefit offerings, compared to 30 percent who said the health care reform law hadnt had any impact on their offerings.
Life insurance products continue to be popular, particularly as carriers introduce new types of riders and other product features to attract more customers.