Tag: Healthcare

January 2, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employee wellness programs are a long-term commitment for employers, but can yield positive benefits such...

December 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Several federal agencies have worked together to release a set of proposed rules concerning excepted...

December 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided guidance about the application of the rules for...

December 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Recently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice introducing a rule change regarding flexible...

December 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Private-sector employees are paying more for health care in a number of ways, a new...

December 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In the wake of health care reform, employers anticipate further cost sharing in 2014.

December 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The growth in so-called “consumer-driven” and high-deductible health plans continues, and they now cover 28%...

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Many employers are considering private health insurance exchanges for cost savings and other reasons, according...

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employees using health savings accounts (HSAs) become better at managing their health, a survey finds.

December 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Department of Labor (DOL) has released informational copies of the new Form 5500.

December 4, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Ongoing cost concerns are creating interest in the defined contribution (DC) model for health benefits,...

December 4, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - On October 31, the IRS and Treasury issued Notice 2013-71 which permits employers to allow...

December 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Many employers are still on the fence when it comes to radical changes to their...

December 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is extending the enrollment deadline for...

November 27, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable...

November 26, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While dressing well for a job interview is a no-brainer, what colors you wear can...

November 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Towers Watson has acquired Liazon Corporation, a provider of private benefit exchanges.

November 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – They say knowledge is power, and that can be true for improving health and wellness...

November 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Southern California Schools Employee Benefits Association (SCSEBA) Marketplace was launched to meet the demand for...

November 21, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – ADP has enhanced its TotalSource service, which helps small and midsized businesses comply with the...