Although millennials place a lower priority on medical care than other generations, they also expect employers to play an active role in supporting their overall health and well-being.

Given the choice between lower premiums or access to more providers, an overwhelming majority of employees would opt for the cost savings.

Although few employers are making significant changes to their health care benefits in the coming year, more and more are adding wellness programs that aim to prevent problems before they happen.

Paying down debt was the No. 1 priority of 22 percent of those surveyed, compared with 20 percent a year ago.

Consumers remain in the dark about many aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and are more likely than ever to shop around before making a decision.

Nearly three-fourths of insurance brokers surveyed report observing double-digit rate increases since PPACA was enacted.

Nearly three-fourths of U.S. companies expect increased demand for jobs that usually require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree.

Pension reform advocates fear that if Congress fails to intervene before the end of this year, employers will stampede out of the plans, leaving the Treasury on the hook for billions of dollars.