Voluntary Benefits

Six out of ten American workers do not have a financial plan in place to deal with an unexpected and costly life event such as a medical emergency, according to a new national study from Aflac.

A round-up of the week’s employee benefits news, reports and controversy from around the web

Employers are taking advantage of health care reform’s retiree medical options to help employees prepare for retirement and enable current retirees to obtain more cost-effective health care coverage, according to the Sixth Annual Employer Survey on Retiree Medical Strategy.

As employers work to comply with some initial health care reform mandates, many are confused about a provision that could have significant impact on their future health benefit spending. That’s why Mercer asked nearly 800 employers about what’s offered in a “typical” plan.

In the year since health care reform became law, a new survey finds that employers across the U.S. are maintaining their health care benefits, implementing cost-sharing methods and assessing the long-term impact of reform on their organizations.

Fewer people are insuring themselves against the impact of a disabling injury or illness, according to new research from The Hartford, released today.