Voluntary Benefits

But retention kept HealthEquity's HSA count growing, and the CEO sees cost-cutting pressure increasing employers' interest in new ideas.

"Employers and administrators should review plan documents to ensure death-related claims and forfeiture provisions are clearly defined and effectively communicated to the surviving beneficiaries," said Maynard Nexen.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration is rebooting its advice program, as a professional advisor prepares to take over as its chief.

The company has put almost 500 of its stores on a list of locations that could shut down.

Daniel Aronowitz said his top priorities as head of EBSA would also include dealing with mental health parity, health care costs and pharmacy benefit managers.

The ERISA Industry Committee reports that providers are using No Surprises Act processes to drive up claim costs.