The high court is being asked to lift a federal appeals court order in October that shut down the program, which has already approved 16 million debt forgiveness applications.

Willis Towers Watson suggests six ways in which employers can increase engagement and improved outcomes.

Employers should provide targeted communications to women, as well as access to independent financial counselors, decision support tools, and debt management services to help bridge the gap, says a new report.

Rely on benefits consultants to help improve processes and evaluate systems, tools, budget and employee feedback, then decide what you start planning now, six months out and two months out from next year's open enrollment.