Employee Participation

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care labor market faced challenges, with the demand for professionals outpacing supply.

The large contingent of people over age 65 increasingly makes up a smaller proportion of the labor force.

On average, Marketplace enrollees had access to 40% of the doctors near their home through their plan's network, with considerable variation around the average.

Thirty-three percent of parents reported high levels of stress in the past month compared to 20% of other adults.

It's an ideal time to focus on promoting financial literacy and helping employees understand the various long-term savings tools that may be available to them beyond a 401(k), such as an IRA, HSA, and FSA.

September 6, the Friday after Labor Day, is 401(k) Day, a time for employers to focus on financial wellness and empowering employees to take charge of their financial futures – and encouraging them to take advantage of employer matching contributions.