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The next evolution of HRA plans is to cover the other cost drivers within the benefits portfolio: dental and vision insurance.

In 2010, 5 percent of the U.S. population was enrolled in a consumer-driven health plan, representing 5.7 million adults with private insurance, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. That's up from 4 percent in 2009.

Retirees still require a large savings to cover out-of-pocket health expenses in retirement, despite the reduced retirement health costs the new health reform law brings, according to a nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute report.

In 2011, devices including smart phones and tablet computers are expected to help to drive consumer-driven health care, as people can monitor their health and prevent illnesses, according to a new Ovum report.

"The cause of the customer satisfaction decline is not difficult to find--sharp increases in premium costs and deductibles are to blame,"

Compensation budgets are expected to stay intact in 2011, and few companies plan to take extreme measures, including pay freezes to lower costs, finds a new Aon Hewitt survey of more than 500 employers.

Yesterday was a good day. (And, no, I didn't make the cut for Time's Person of the Year honor this year, either.)

Based on a new Profit Sharing/401k Council of America survey, 403(b) plan sponsors took significant steps toward managing their plans for the last three years, even in this down economy and new regulations.