Voluntary Benefits

Rep. Aaron Bean suggested at a House hearing that clear service price menus might help.

An employer group wants DOL officials to treat access to the data as part of a plan service provider's pay.

The GUARD Financial Data Act would have the most impact on information not covered by HIPAA.

The announcement comes as the House is considering a new, bipartisan Medicare Advantage plan prior authorization.

That change could create new ways for plan employers to get into trouble.

Brokers "provide an incredibly valuable service," but "we've got to be able to trust them," James Gelfand testified.