Healthcare

This year’s presidential election and COVID-19 have reminded us that many things are out of our control. But the power to help millions of Americans save more for retirement is in the hands of plan sponsors.

The global insurance brokerage has closed 42 acquisition deals in 2020.

As employees struggle to balance their work and home lives in a remote world, they want their employer to support them more than ever.

The current layoff situation and legislative action to extend periods and deadlines associated with COBRA means that people who would not have considered electing COBRA prior to COVID-19 may choose to do so soon, and in record numbers.

Seventy percent of Black Americans do not receive mental health treatment. To combat stressors unique to this workplace population, employers must address discrepancies in their employee benefits.

These changes have the potential to impact employee benefits for years to come.

Caregiving is our collective duty — it’s no longer just on each individual, but on everyone, including our institutions, to do their best.

Employer and insurance groups say they plan to work with the future president’s plans to improve healthcare delivery.

In an industry where turnover is close to 100%, one employer is retaining workers by offering a popular benefit.

President-Elect Joe Biden unveiled a plan earlier this year that would provide relief and support to caregiving Americans.