Retirement

An aging work force and growing unhealthy habits are leading companies to integrate disability plans with other benefit lines.

Although women face higher health care expenses and a greater risk for long term care, they may be less prepared for the economic realities of retirement, according to a new study.

The Newport Group announced the launch of a major new client service center in Dallas

Kaiser Health News notes that the Affordable Care Act starts to exert a noticeable impact on the Medicare Part D's doughnut hole.

"After spending a significant amount of time reacting to market conditions, the faltering economy, and grappling with new legislation and regulations, plan sponsors are returning their focus to improving their DC plans."

of the 14.8 percent of companies that suspended matching contributions in the last three years in the last three years, 39.3 percent have restored them and 37.8 percent are planning to restore them within the next six months.