ERISA fiduciary duties is a topic that may not be well understood but has been in the news a lot lately. Several current lawsuits highlight the importance of understanding what a plan fiduciary should be doing as they operate a group health plan, and the potential cost of getting it wrong. New transparency rules, some […]
Employers offering group health coverage must weigh the cost of providing affordable, adequate coverage against the business’s budgetary priorities and constraints. As premium costs continue to rise year-after-year, employers understandably look for cost-saving measures. There are several options to consider that help a plan sponsor manage the cost of their benefits program, including the plan’s […]
Open enrollment can be a major undertaking for employers, with renewal planning that begins months in advance, along with numerous decisions, paperwork, and deadlines. It is tempting to file it all away and move on after the enrollment deadline passes. However, there are a number of tasks to complete afterward to ensure that all that […]
