More than three-quarters of employed Americans plan to spend more time reviewing their elections during annual enrollment this year to maximize their benefit dollars.

Aon projects a worldwide price hike of nearly 10%, including an 8.8% rise in North America.

“Plan sponsors are taking action, leveraging flexible deal structures and favorable market conditions to deliver long-term security for their participants," said Elizabeth Walsh, vice president and head of U.S. Pensions at MetLife.

Only 42% of baby boomers and 35% of Gen Xers say they have planned financially for the possibility of long-term care.

Nearly one-third are not confident they will be able to cover day-to-day expenses for the remainder of their lives.

The percentage of U.S. children with timely access to a highly ready emergency department fell from 70% to 67%, which means more than 2.1 million children lost access to top-quality care.

The enhanced premium tax credits saved subsidized enrollees an average of $705 annually in 2024, bringing their annual premium payment down to $888.

Michael Pencina, Ph.D., has joined UnitedHealth Group as chief AI scientist as insurers continue to expand their use of artificial intelligence.