Enrollment

Earlier this year, a supercomputer named Watson gained notice when he competed against Jeopardy! superstars Ken Jennings and Brad Rutterand won. Now, Watsons smarts have landed him a job in health care.

During the upcoming enrollment period, employers will still experience cost shifts to employees, consolidate plan choices, emphasize account-based plans and require more on employees if they are to receive incentives, according to a survey by Towers Watson.

Employees enjoying a flexible work schedule will also bring some enjoyment to their employerstheyll work longer hours and be more productive.

Thinking of ways to make the open enrollment process easier and more effective may keep HR managers awake at night.

The federal health reform laws limits on commissions have left insurance brokers scrambling to protect their incomes. Increasingly, more brokers are turning to software to safeguard revenue streams and generate new business.

Prudential announced its developed an online tool for disability insurance clients.

Enrollment is always a busy time of year for human resource departments, but the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has added an extra layer to sort through, causing many employers to consider changes.

With federal purse strings tightening, Americans are likely to need a mix of private and diminished government resources to pay for their long-term care. Thats why LTC Financial Partners is offering free presentations nationwide to help people achieve the right mix.