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A new report encourages large employers to support equity-focused programs — such as varying premium contributions based on salary — to potentially help reduce economic barriers to access among lower-wage workers.

Less than two-thirds of Americans are financially literate, which is why employers need to go beyond retirement education and give employees the resources needed to help them feel more financially stable, says a new poll.

Almost half (46%) of workers said they need to save $1 million or more by retirement, yet 40% of workers and 58% of retirees said their retirement account balances have decreased over the past 12 months, says a new survey.

The ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency, along with Medicare spending that's expected to grow the fastest over the next decade, will greatly impact costs, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The new legislation will remove barriers for many small businesses, however, some are reporting they don't have the bandwidth or resources to deal with these benefit issues, according to a Fidelity report.

Because of burnout in the health care industry, there will be limited access to basic care: The U.S. will be short 48,000 primary care doctors by 2034, says the Association of American Medical Colleges.

While 83% of employers offer online tools on how to meet retirement readiness goals and 69% offer financial wellness services, only 27% set retirement readiness objectives for participants, according to PGIM DC Solutions.

The end of COVID continuous coverage requirements for Medicaid and the expiration of enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies after 2025 will affect both spending and sources of coverage, says Congressional Budget Office.