NAHU and the American Benefits Council argue health care reform legislation approved Sunday night fails to mitigate surging health care costs.

If health care legislation is signed into law, and if this tax is allowed to stand, "employer sponsors of retiree prescription drug coverage will face an immediate hit on their income statements and balance sheets."

Nearly 85 percent of American workers and 71 percent of retirees are taking steps to rebuild their financial portfolios after the recession.

Employers remain committed to improving worker health, but according to a new survey, many are tightening requirements to receive financial incentives for participating in health and productivity programs.