"Though they provide health information in different ways, the growing use of these technologies suggests that adults are looking beyond traditional health care sources," according to KFF officials.

According to KFF, the decrease comes following the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025 and is primarily driven by the exit of Aetna CVS from 17 states.

Participation in retirement plans climbed to a record 86% among eligible employees.

"It is concerning that some workers, especially Gen Z, are reducing their 401(k) contributions due to rising medical insurance premiums," said Kimberly Landry, research director at LIMRA.

Artificial intelligence led all reasons for job cuts for the third month in a row, with 38,579 announced cuts.

"As the backbone of our health care system, hospitals and health systems are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable care in every community," AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack said.

Lifetime prices for the same drugs fell an average of 13% across 19 comparable high-income countries.

Target date funds (TDFs) have cemented their position as a core investment option in 401(k) plans by offering age-appropriate asset allocation, diversification, and automatic rebalancing.