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Benefits Think Unmasking the hidden risks of level-funded and self-insured plans

Fewer employee benefits are as hotly debated and misunderstood as level-funded and self-insured health plans. There’s no denying an ability to tailor benefits to the workforce for ...

‘It will reverberate’: Medicaid cuts will hurt employer health plans

President Donald Trump’s proposed $2 trillion cut to mandatory federal spending will likely place Medicaid in the line of fire. But what would this mean ...

Guide Don’t lose your best employees to high turnover

1 in 3 American employees say personal financial stress inhibits their ability to focus on their job. For some, this stress means they can’t even ...

What benefit managers are prioritizing in 2025

As 2025 is well underway, employers are still trying to understand employees’ concerns and priorities when it comes to benefits, in order to promote workplace satisfaction ...

Association health plan bill returns to House, with more mojo this time

Rep. Tim Walberg, the lead sponsor, now chairs a key congressional committee, and he thinks the bill can help solve small employers’ insurance problems. A ...

What Trump tariffs mean for hiring and benefits

President Donald Trump continues to insist on using tariffs in a bid to create more jobs and bring down the trade deficit. However, this plan has some gaping holes ...

The FTC’s noncompete rule is likely dead

The FTC’s rule banning most covenants not to compete (widely known as “noncompetes”) nationwide is likely dead. Noncompetes are agreements between employees and employers in ...

Help employees make the most of FSA deadlines

The FSA spending deadline. You posted reminders, sent emails, shared stories and links. Nonetheless, odds are good that many employees did not spend all of ...

Benefits Think SECURE 2.0 Act: What’s ahead for retirement savings

It’s no secret that many Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. The SECURE 2.0 Act, signed into law at the end of 2022, aims to make it ...

Guide A complete guide to employee stipends: 14 ideas with tips and best practices

Employee stipends have emerged as a solid solution for companies that want to design flexible, competitive benefits programs. Personalization is key to designing strong benefits ...

Guide Preparing for 2025: Hottest Trends in Employee Benefits

Forward-thinking employers are already looking at emerging benefit trends as they shape their strategies to thrive in 2025. Are you prepared to support them? Get ...

The caregiving benefits employees need at every stage

Caregiving takes a toll on people’s time, finances and health. The more support and resources available to them, the better they can provide what their loved ones ...