Lawmakers suggest that some dental and vision plans are defying state consumer protection rules.

The Department of Labor is seeking nominations for five, three-year vacancies on the ERISA Advisory Council, which meets four times a year to make recommendations to the Secretary regarding functions carried out under ERISA.

With fewer than 100 days left before the November election, which party will control the White House and Congress remains anyone's guess.

It's past time to make this shift. Employers and employees just need the right tools to do it.