COVID-19 has driven up mortality rates, so it’s no surprise that life insurance companies are taking note. Currently, they are re-evaluating their requirements for offering coverage, making it harder to get coverage — especially if someone has COVID-19.

The SECURE Act has made embedding annuities in 401(k)s more appealing to employees and safer for employers. However, there are steps an employer must take to ensure compliance with the safe harbor provision.

An increasing number of employees view health and other benefits among their top three reasons for job satisfaction, according to studies by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

Three federal agencies have issued guidance indicating that employers may legally offer a reduced health benefit premium to employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19.

People using a PPO network will no longer have to worry about surprise medical bills beginning next year.

There’s growing state and federal government interest in ensuring employees have access to paid family and medical leave. Lets explore difference between two similar, related terms: short-term disability and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Employers who self-insure their group health care benefits may find that carve-outs will help keep their premiums lower.

Reaction to President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 mandate requiring most federal and private sector employees to get tested or vaccinated against COVID-19 ranges from supportive to defiant

A voluntary plan that turns out not to be voluntary can also be a complicated maze of paperwork for an employer.

While some employees aren’t saving enough for retirement, some save too much in their plans and pay the price in penalties.