A pattern of long-term erosion in employer-sponsored retiree medical continues, according to a Towers Perrin update on retiree medical benefits.

A recent survey from Watson Wyatt finds the number of employers planning to offer annuities in their 401(k) plans is expected to grow as companies look for ways to provide workers with a steady distribution of benefits during retirement.

The 2010 annual enrollment period for individuals with Medicare plans ends Dec. 31. Specialists at Health Plan One, an online insurance brokerage and Medicare information portal, explain the top three most discussed topics among seniors:

President Obama on Monday signed H.R. 3326, a measure that extends a federal COBRA subsidy program to help laid-off workers pay for continued health insurance coverage.

Net income for the health insurance industry declined 12.4 percent as of Sept. 30, compared to the same period last year, according to analysis by Highline Data, which provides financial and marketing information on insurance companies.

Post-holiday depression, respiratory illnesses and fractures mean a flurry of short-term disability claims in January, according to a new study from The Hartford.

Legislation approved Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives would temporarily extend federal COBRA subsidies to help cover the cost of health coverage,

A new study from CIGNA shows medical costs for individuals in account-based consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) went down 26 percent over four years.