Health benefits are a top priority for most employers, but hearing health is often overlooked.

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, following House and Senate passage. The law's healthcare provisions and increase in IRS auditors could impact employer-sponsored health and retirement plans, so group health plan sponsors should keep an eye on the legislation's provisions, experts say.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, approximately 156,199,800 Americans receive health coverage via employer-sponsored plans.

As healthcare benefits costs continue to rise, 67% of U.S. employers are focused on cost control over the next three years. This is in response to an expected 6% increase in healthcare costs in 2023, compared to the average 5% increase this year.

United States Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have introduced the Advancing Auto Portability Act of 2022, which would make it easier for workers to keep their retirement savings with them when they switch jobs. The bill aims to encourage the adoption of auto portability programs.

Mental health is a serious concern for the majority of American adults, according to a new survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and CNN.

The IRS has issued final regulations that change the way employer-sponsored plan affordability is calculated when determining if a family is eligible for a premium tax credit (PTC) when purchasing individual health insurance through a public Exchange.

The ability to work from home has been a lifeline for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some feel that a recession could jeopardize that perk.

To attract and retain top talent, employers are increasingly offering improved health and benefits packages. A recent survey by Mercer found that more than two-thirds of employers plan to make changes to their health care and benefits offerings ahead of open enrollment for 2023.

In states where abortion has been banned, fertility treatments could also be affected, even if unintentionally. If the wording of the abortion bans is not careful, it could make some fertility treatments illegal and make it more difficult for people to access them.