Trump's recent drug plan suggested looking at whether benefit managers should be considered fiduciaries, which would force them to put their customers' financial interests ahead of their own.

A new generation of behavioral analytics that combine financial and clinical data about outcomes can show which of an employer's plans are delivering the best value for a given condition.

Disability insurance is a critical part of a benefits portfolio for any employer looking to offer a competitive package and help offset the rising costs of health care.