Voluntary Benefits

Here's how to help nudge employees into participation.

Eastbridge's 2017 Voluntary Participation Rates Spotlight report found that just over half of participating carriers have seen participation rates increase over the past two to three years, and the majority expect this trend to continue.

There's a portion at the end of every mutual fund's annual report that, if you read it closely, just might change your view on fees, or, more appropriately, mutual fund operating costs (commonly called the expense ratio)

From technology advances (especially those in the wearable-tech space) to increased corporate interest and more media coverage, workplace well-being programs are on everyone's minds these days.

While 92 percent of employers say that severe skills shortages in their industries are weighing on productivity, employee satisfaction and turnover, the actual reason may have more to do with pay than skills.

During a conference call, executives from Anthem did something unusual: they talked about wanting to sell commercial health insurance coverage, and, possibly, to sell it through agents and brokers.

For all the potential power and beauty of words, there are plenty that I would happily strike from the record. Im not alone.

For all that PBMs do to reduce costs and improve the quality of pharmacy benefits, it is important to understand that employers, unions and government programs are in the drivers seat.