Employee Participation

"Health insurance can provide a financial safety net, but for many Americans, the cost of using that coverage still forces difficult choices," said Cate Deventer, a ValuePenguin senior writer and licensed health insurance agent.

"The question is no longer whether mental health support exists," says Jennifer Schulz, CEO of Lyra Health. "It's whether it intervenes early and effectively enough to truly improve lives."

Survey shows mental health strain, rising health care costs and productivity risks for women juggling careers and caregiving.

"We want mental health care that works for patients, not just Kaiser's bottom line," said Raul Figueroa, a therapist in Sacramento.

EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter Feb. 26 directly to the CEOs, general counsels and board chairs of the 500 largest U.S. companies, reminding them of their obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Three-quarters of respondents say business costs are higher than a year ago, with more than one-third describing the increase as "much higher."