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Inflation is getting lower and, under federal law, that means the benefits cost-of-living increase is getting smaller.

She hopes to use prescription benefit savings and international tax changes to pay for the services.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the average 2034 per-user effect could be $650 in savings and $4,300 in costs for Medicare, but this could have a big effect on all employers health plans as well.

Cigna has opened a mental health support line to non-members.

Families with flexible spending accounts cost their health plans about $1,500 extra per year.

Usage could plummet if Congress fails to renew the current premium subsidy levels, the ACA exchange manager warns.

The company is not mentioning bonuses but is focusing more on paid leave and mental health benefits.

The case turns on when the plan has to begin paying for inpatient care.