Analysis

Companies are waking up to the impact of mental health on business goals and putting strategies in place to improve.

An analysis from eHealth found that the average premium under a small business plan was 7 percent lower than an individual plan.

One bright point: The Social Security Disability Insurance program made money.

Many people find it easier to deal with work conflicts through words on a screen than face-to-face conversation.

Of course income annuities protect against longevity risk. But can they actually help preserve assets in retirement?

Enrollment in every other major type of coverage grew or held steady.

Despite increased insurance coverage, too many people are still dependent on hospital EDs as their chief health care provider.

Among employers that have a formal, written severance policy, 50 percent now offer outplacement to their employees.