Looking for ways to boost morale, productivity and retention? Spot awards may be the way to go.
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How much is too much to ask employees to contribute toward their own coverage?
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If you are in business long enough, chances are that you’ll eventually be involved in at least one benefits-related legal dispute with an ex-employee.
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Medical research has long shown quitting smoking at any age can improve a person’s health.
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In these tough economic times, many companies are moving outsourced benefits functions back in-house.
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Benefits and HR managers are used to handling accommodation requests for an array of medical issues. But handling mental health issues are especially tricky — and filled with legal pitfalls.
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Many firms are still missing an opportunity to trim some health plan expenses.
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Compliance with HIPAA non-discrimination rules is a big challenge for wellness programs. The old rules were unclear about which incentives passed muster.
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Incorrect billing from health insurance carriers is more common than you might think. The average plan sponsor can get overcharged by 5% a year, according to brokerage and consulting firm Corporate Synergies Group.
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What can you do if an employee’s paid disability claim doesn’t seem to be on the up and up?
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