Employers must develop frequent, personalized communication around their benefits plans in order to ensure employees understand their options. In a 2017 Guardian study, 80% of employees said they understood their benefits, but when tested, only 49% […]
When CareHere CEO Ernie Clevenger suggested his company switch to self-funded health insurance, there were more than a few people, including the firm’s chief financial officer, who expressed reservations. Not surprisingly, their main concern was […]
Health care and the world of employee benefits have been in a state of uncertainty for many years, since long before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect. From political controversy to social media backlash, […]
America’s workforce is becoming a growing army of part-time workers and freelancers, with many enjoying the flexibility of the gig economy. The downside for these part timers is many are on shaky ground financially. The […]
The Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) has seen a lot of interest in plan sponsors using self-insured health plans since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., director, Health […]
Although Benefit Brokers still do not sell as much voluntary as Voluntary Brokers, the percentage of Benefit Brokers surveyed who sell between $100,000 and $500,000 of new voluntary premium annually increased by 13 percentage points […]
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