Voluntary Benefits

A round-up of the week’s employee benefits news, reports and controversy from around the web

Employers are taking advantage of health care reform’s retiree medical options to help employees prepare for retirement and enable current retirees to obtain more cost-effective health care coverage, according to the Sixth Annual Employer Survey on Retiree Medical Strategy.

As employers work to comply with some initial health care reform mandates, many are confused about a provision that could have significant impact on their future health benefit spending. That’s why Mercer asked nearly 800 employers about what’s offered in a “typical” plan.

In the year since health care reform became law, a new survey finds that employers across the U.S. are maintaining their health care benefits, implementing cost-sharing methods and assessing the long-term impact of reform on their organizations.

Fewer people are insuring themselves against the impact of a disabling injury or illness, according to new research from The Hartford, released today.

Nell Hennessy was the “definitive source of knowledge” on every aspect of the benefits world and made a number of contributions for employees throughout the years, according to leaders in the benefits business.

EyeMed Vision Care introduced Friday a first-to-market vision benefit tailored to meet the unique needs of children 18 years and younger and supports their active lifestyle.

A round-up of the week’s employee benefits news, reports and controversy from around the web