Reference-Based Pricing — A New Way of Paying Health Care Providers

February 25, 2019

Many small employers are turning to self-funding to provide economical group health benefits to employees. A growing number now use reference-based pricing to lower costs. Reference-based pricing is... Read more »

Get Curious: A Simple Question to Ask Your Employees

February 25, 2019

Rachel Druckenmiller, MS – Director of Wellbeing How do we engage our employees? This is a question I hear on a weekly basis. With employee disengagement hovering around... Read more »

The 6 Warning Signs of a Fake Workers’ Comp Claim

February 25, 2019

Only a small percentage of workers' comp claims are fraudulent but letting them go undetected can cost a lot. In an offbeat incident of workers comp fraud in Minnesota, a woman was found out... Read more »

Medical Loss Ratio Rebates

February 25, 2019

Medical Loss Ratio Rebates Under the Affordable Care Act The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has provided guidance on the Affordable Care Act’s... Read more »

Taking Away the Barriers in the Workforce to Improved Mental Health

February 25, 2019

Mental illness is a growing problem in this country and treatment options are sparse. Fortunately, as an employer, you can take steps to make it easier for your employees to seek help. The... Read more »

How to Prepare for Retirement – Beyond Saving Money

February 25, 2019

It’s never too soon — or too late — to plan for retirement and to take positive steps for saving money More than three out of five 65-year-olds are expected to reach age 80,... Read more »

Trending: New “Instant” Payroll App

February 25, 2019

Even employees who save money can run into a bit of financial trouble. A new payroll option might make their lives easier. ADP, Daily Pay, Kronos, Even and other online payroll administrators now... Read more »

Why Generics are Good for Your Pocketbook (and Health Insurance Premiums)

February 22, 2019

When available, generic drug substitutes generally save about 30 percent. Generic medications have been hailed as a great way to save money on prescriptions and control escalating health insurance... Read more »

Benefit Planning Strategies for 2019-2020

February 21, 2019

Although employer-sponsored group health benefit open enrollment is behind us, it’s not too early to start looking at what strategies will be in favor in 2019 to curb costs. The Society for... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires Broad Reach Benefits, LLC

February 12, 2019

DEERFIELD, IL — Alera Group, a leading national insurance firm, today announced that it has acquired Broad Reach Benefits, LLC, effective February 1, 2019. Terms of the transaction... Read more »