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Fitbit expands offerings to new employers, health plans
WEBMar 6, 2019 · The company — which recently released new wearable devices, the Inspire and Inspire HR, designed exclusively for corporate and health plan clients — said Wednesday that Adobe, Domino’s Pizza and Limeade are among the employers who are now offering the devices to employees.. The Inspire and Inspire HR are also offered to members through 100 health plans, including providers ...
FSA rules have changed — here’s how to explain them to clients
WEBJan 15, 2021 · The one-year extension provides employers with two options: unlimited carryover of funds, or a 12-month grace period. Employers should choose based on whether or not their workforce also has access to an HSA.If they participate in a high-deductible health plan and use an HSA, Dietel recommends directing the client to choose unlimited carryover.
A guide for reference based pricing | EBA - Employee Benefit News
WEBOct 22, 2019 · A how-to guide for reference-based pricing. Employers and advisers alike have been buzzing about about reference-based pricing (RBP) — a relatively new method for managing health costs set outside traditional insurance carriers. For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here. Employee Benefit News is honoring 25 HR and ...
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WEBEXCELLENCE IN BENEFITS AWARDS. Get to know 25 HR and benefits experts, innovators and advisers changing the way we work. Leaders from AECOM, PepsiCo, Walmart, Acrisure, CVS Health and more unlock their greatest secrets of success from the past year. September 13. Magazine Issue Year 2023.
Welltok to offer Maven and Progyny as demand for fertility …
WEBJun 4, 2021 · Maven, a women’s and family digital health company, offers fertility, pregnancy and parenting programs. Progyny provides fertility benefits management. The programs will be added to Welltok’s Connect Partner Ecosystem, a one-stop-shop for the platform’s benefit offerings.
Self-insured healthcare could be the answer to your budget …
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · To combat employers’ growing financial responsibility, companies are switching to self-insured healthcare models to lower costs. Last year, Metro Nashville Public Schools designed a payment system for maternity care with Vanderbilt Medical. In 2019, social media giant Pinterest switched to a self-insured plan because “traditional insurance was letting us down.”
Excellence in Benefits Awards winners | Employee Benefit News
WEBSep 13, 2021 · Excellence in Benefits Awards: Meet our 2021 winners. By Stephanie Schomer. September 13, 2021, 5:30 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read. For the team here at Employee Benefit News, working on our brand new awards series has been an embarrassment of riches. When we first put out our call for nominations to celebrate leaders across the HR, benefits and tech ...
The top 25 401k retirement plans | Employee Benefit News
WEBJul 20, 2018 · Walmart’s 401 (k) plan offers matching contributions of up to 6% for eligible employees, according to the company’s website. The company has a BrightScope rating of 56 out of 100. Participation rates, salary deferrals and account balances are below average, and company generosity is average. 6.
Wellness programs cut sick days, improve productivity
WEBJun 13, 2018 · The survey results are motivating employers as well, says Madsen. She believes that benefits advisers should also keep in mind that 73% of employees that do not have a wellness program want them, so offering these programs could provide opportunities not only in fewer sick days but also in employee engagement.