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Inflation is getting lower and, under federal law, that means the benefits cost-of-living increase is getting smaller.

Job seekers are now expecting financial wellness benefits, and nearly half (47%) of employers will offer them by 2026, according to Borja Perez at CloudPay.

The move is part of the health care giant's plan to cut nearly 3,000 jobs, mostly in corporate roles.

She hopes to use prescription benefit savings and international tax changes to pay for the services.

The average employer-sponsored health insurance premium for US families rose 7% this year – same as last year, according to the annual KFF survey of 2,100 companies.

The American Hospital Association has urged Pres. Biden to take immediate steps to address the "substantial shortages" of lifesaving products, since the closure of a major medical supply plant in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.