Wellness

Benefits Think Financial and legal stress impacts employee wellness

Published August 8, 2017 12:39 PM EDT 3 Min Read

60% worry about not being able to pay medical costs from a serious illness or accident.
64% worry about not having enough money for retirement.
41% are worried about being able to pay their basic monthly bills.

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