Benefits Manager

In the year since the Federal Reserve brought interest rates to a more than two-decade high, the central bank has succeeded in taking the steam off of an overheated US economy. But higher borrowing costs have also had some unexpected effects.

"A 1% increase in health care prices caused by a hospital merger lowers both payroll and the number of employees at firms outside the health sector by approximately 0.4%," according to the study.

With recent changes to the design of health care plans, there is more room for employers to violate their fiduciary obligations; however, they can take steps to ensure that they are meeting those responsibilities.

Ranking cost, access, and health outcomes across all 50 states and Washington D.C.

But the new GLP-1 agonist obesity and diabetes fighters took up more rungs on Milliman's list of top cash eaters.

But a rating agency expects the new weight loss drugs to reduce spending on bariatric surgery.

Encouraging HSA participation isn't just about offering a benefit – it's about empowering employees with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions.

Now that the Abandoned Plan Program, which offers guidance on distributing assets from bankrupt companies' retirement plans, is in effect, the American Retirement Association offers recommendations to the DOL.