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Health coverage of working-age adults increased significantly in the Northeast, South and West, although increases varied by age and employment status, according to the latest Census Bureau report.

As SECURE 2.0 takes root in retirement plans, employers now believe that DC plans should be vehicles for retirement income generation, as well as financial wellness offerings like emergency savings programs, says a new survey.

Of the $7,221 total cost for an individual, the employer contribution is $4,241, while the employee contribution is $1,847, plus $1,133 for out-of-pocket costs through co-pays and deductibles, according to a new report.

With increased demand for personalized investment strategies, employers need to offer an array of education, tools and advice to support employees based on their diverse levels of financial confidence, says a new survey.

The SEC ruling is expected to make a determination of how companies will be required to report ESG metrics, including DEI metrics and policies, labor practices, recruitment and retention, and rewards and benefits.

Six in 10 clinicians believe AI can help with decision-making, however, 55% said it is not yet ready for medical use, and for those with 16-plus years of experience, the skepticism level was even higher, says a new survey.

Employers can help employees improve their retirement readiness by encouraging them to engage with their 401(k) benefits, which might include access to retirement planning tools or meetings with financial advisors.

The PwC Health Research Institute queried health plans on multiple factors, which could help employer plan sponsors take action now to deflect some of the "cost inflators" predicted to boost medical spending next year.