Because achievement
comes in many forms
Action needed by self insured health plans that provide medical (not dental) benefits and excluding HRA Plans. Self insured plans are referred to as “contributing entities”. Insurance companies pay this fee for insured plans. Read More
Experienced, thoughtful retirement plan advisors, who serve as a plan fiduciary, can unburden plan sponsors and allow them to focus on their business. Through improved plan design and providing impartial investment guidance, participants stand a better chance of improving outcomes and achieving retirement at their desired age. Read More
Retirement savers are looking at their 9/30/15 statements and are likely seeing some disappointing numbers. This is a good time to provide perspective and show how the market’s volatility can work for us…and recall the sage wisdom of market philosopher, Bill Belichick. Read More
Equity returns, shifts in the yield curve and pending legislative changes have significant implications for defined benefit plan sponsors. This article summarizes how this confluence of events could affect DB plans from administrative and financial standpoints for the end of 2015 and beyond. Read More
September was a weak month for U.S. markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a loss of 1.35 percent; the S&P 500 Index declining further, down 2.47 percent; and the Nasdaq dropping 3.27 percent. Read More
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Read More