Benefits

Willis Towers Watson has noted trends aimed at employer-sponsored health and well-being benefits, including shifting from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ mantra to providing options that tailor to employees’ individual needs,...

An ICI report found that in 1975, when nearly 90% of private-sector pension plan participants were covered by DB plans, only 21% of retirees received any income from...

However, different generations showed varied interest in other benefits.

Yet, a survey finds, most do not know how much they need to save, nor have they saved specifically for health care expense in retirement.

The number of midsize employers offering health benefits to part-time employees has nearly doubled since 2013, according to Transamerica Center for Health Studies. 

As saving for health care costs in retirement gains more focus, will the adoption of health savings accounts rise to match that of 401(k) plans?

“U.S. policymakers would be wise to examine the reforms the U.K. has implemented,” says Jennifer Brown, report co-author.

HSAs with investments had higher account balances than those that do not offer investments.

In addition, many do not know what they are paying for health insurance, a survey finds.

Making a physical wellness program successful starts with educating employers about their options and responsibilities, and the opportunities available to them, a report from United Benefit Advisors says.

As the country moves forward from an election where the future of the health care system was at the forefront, a new survey reveals some of the most...

A new report from Vanguard argues Roth IRA offerings can help participants concerned about estate planning and maximizing tax efficiency for retirement spending.

In addition, companies are rounding out their wellbeing offerings, particularly recognizing the negative effects of poor financial wellbeing, with two-thirds seeing lowered productivity as a direct impact, and...

HDHP participants are putting off care which could result in greater costs down the road and only 41% say they are better health care consumers.

Many employees overestimate their understanding of benefits, and less than half believe their employer is doing a good job educating them about benefits, according to a Guardian study. 

Employers continue to use strategies such as telemedicine and transparency tools, while encouraging good health behavior among employees to reduce costs.

Protecting the tax-favored status of employer-sponsored health and retirement plans is a key concern, a survey finds.

Many employees experiencing health care cost increases decreased contributions to retirement plans, the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds.

The accrued benefit of a variable benefit plan is tied to market performance, relieving sponsors of having to support underfunded plans.

Enrollment in consumer-driven health plans still continues to rise, however, according to United Benefit Advisors.