An upcoming $2,500 limit on the contribution amount for medical flexible spending accounts likely wont impact many Americans, according to a survey conducted by the American Payroll Association.

A phone survey of more than 700 seniors found 65 percent of Medicare Part D enrollees aren't aware that Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Part D and Medicare Advantage benefits has been changed for 2012 plans.

Perhaps young Americans are siding with Rick Perry on Social Security. It turns out more millennials trust their pillow's a safer place for their money than in the hands of the government.

On top of awarding more money to improve health insurance rate reviews, the Department of Health and Human Services is making its case that increased scrutiny on rate hikes helps consumers and makes the marketplace more transparent.

In reaction to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finances tax reform hearing concerning retirement security, the American Benefits Council and the American Council of Life Insurers say employer-sponsored defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans are essential elements to the U.S.s retirement system.

Heres an unvarnished look that pits the two retirement heavyweights against one another.

Congress should increase the normal Medicare eligibility age to 67 and replace the government-run basic Medicare program with access to private plans, according to the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC).

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is ordered to pay $2.25 million in back wages, interest and benefits to more than 1,650 qualified female job applicants to settle sex discrimination allegations, according to the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.