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Ten Tips to Boost
Telehealth Engagement
by Reid Rasmussen
An increasing number of employers are offering
telehealth programs, but convincing employees
to use the benefit can be a challenge. Multiemployer Plans and the Working
Spouse Rule
by Hans F. Kraabel, CEBS
The working spouse rule is a cost-control tool that’s
getting a fresh look from many multiemployer health
plans. This article provides tips and detailed examples
for plans considering implementing such a rule. Targeted Communication: How NFL Player
Benefits Moved the Goalposts
by Bethany Marshall, CEBS, and Alyssa Hodder
Creating benefit communication materials that capture
the attention of workers requires a thoughtful,
personalized approach. This article describes how
the NFL Players Association revamped its communication
strategy. Transforming Health Care Through
Value-Based Reimbursement
by Ross D. Weiler
The value-based health care movement appears to
be gaining momentum. In addition to providing an
update on the state of value-based care in the United
States, this article offers a framework for evaluating
value-based reimbursement arrangements. Beyond Defaults: Using Behavioral
Economics to Improve Retirement
Outcomes
by Steve Vernon
For retirement plans, the field of behavioral economics
has demonstrated the power of autoenrollment
features to increase plan participation. Plan
sponsors can put other insights into action using
research on plan participant behavior to help workers
start saving earlier, determine how much to save
and decide when to retire. Protecting Employee Data in the
Digital World
by Paige Schaffer
Identity fraud is a workplace issue. Employers have a
responsibility to protect the employee data they collect,
but they may also want to consider providing
identity protection services as an employee benefit. - Legal & Legislative Reporter
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Benefit Communications: Getting Started With Data Analytics
by C. Anton Ames
Using data analytics to create targeted benefit communications can be a successful strategy for plan sponsors looking to improve participant engagement. The Evolution of Reference-Based Pricing
by Kenneth B. Berry and Ryan Day
The use of reference-based pricing (RBP) to pay for health care services has grown over the last decade. This article discusses how RBP approaches have changed and improved over time, helping plan sponsors negotiate better prices for health care services. The Forgotten Network: Taking a Second Look at Health Plan Ancillary Networks
by Robyn Bartlett
When considering a change in medical carriers, health plan sponsors should pay close attention to how the switch will affect the relationships their participants have with ancillary health care providers. A Mature-Cycle Playbook: Three Investment Strategies for Multiemployer Plans
by Doug Kramer
In this advanced investment article, the author offers three investment strategies for multiemployer benefit funds looking for strategies to help their fund portfolios withstand equity market volatility. Developing Workplace Financial Wellness Programs
by Gerald J. Wernette, CEBS
Are you considering working with a recordkeeper or third-party vendor to implement a workplace financial wellness program? This article describes key questions to address before getting started as well as commonly used program approaches. - Legal & Legislative Reporter
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The Ins and Outs of Providing Medical Coverage to a Globally Mobile Workforce
by Lisa F. Burkard, CEBS
Employers have an increasing responsibility or duty of care to ensure that employees have adequate medical coverage and assistance services while they’re living and working internationally. This article discusses the available options and factors companies should consider when designing a medical program for their mobile workforce. The Basics of Global DC Plan Oversight
by Iain Jones
As a growing number of countries develop regulations governing defined contribution (DC) plans, multinational companies should consider creating a global DC governance plan. The author provides a simple framework for developing such a plan. Down at the Crossroads: Where Student Debt Meets the 401(k)
by Steven E. Grieb, CEBS
Funding a student debt benefit through a qualified retirement plan has become a hot topic for discussion as employers search for ways to recruit and retain young workers who may be struggling with student loan debt and failing to save enough for retirement. Preventing and Detecting Participant Fraud
by Leslie C. Kirsch and Christopher J. Rosetti
One of the most common types of participant fraud occurs when ineligible people receive pension or health benefits. Fortunately, benefit funds have multiple options for spotting and stopping this kind of fraud. Financial Stress and Three Generations in the Workforce: How Employers Can Help
by Christy DeFrain
Financial stress affects the three main generations in the workforce in different ways. Plan sponsors have an opportunity to help all three generations through employee benefits—including financial wellness programs. - Legal & Legislative Reporter
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