Employee-Paid

Roughly half of U.S. workers have a good grasp on the attributes of HSAs: 61% say it's a way to save for future health care expenses, but only 25% said it's a way to invest money for health care expenses in retirement, says a new study.

Those 65 and older joining Medicare for the first time can buy a supplemental, or "Medigap," policy, which covers many out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copays, which can be substantial.

Open enrollment is a great opportunity to help employees understand the full potential of health savings accounts, but the communications should be quite different for those new to the workforce than for those nearing retirement.

This week, Sen. Bernie Sanders released a report calling on Congress and the IRS to strengthen oversight of these hospitals' tax-exempt status, however, the American Hospital Association said report is "off base."

Hospitals are marking up the prices for biologic medicines more than physician offices, particularly for "innovator biologics" that have clinically equivalent (and lower cost alternatives) on the market, says a new report.

By tailoring your communications and education during open enrollment, you can help employees choose the benefits that will best meet their needs throughout the coming year.