Employee Benefits

Researchers reported in a 2023 JAMA Network Open article that, in 2018, employer-sponsored health plans spent $10.2 billion on care for enrollees affected by alcohol use disorders.

The findings of the Urban Institute analysis show that health insurance does not guarantee families can afford the care they need, according to researchers.

Claim dispute arbitration awards amount to about 6% of medical spend in some regions.

Part-time workers and employees at smaller businesses are less likely to have paid family and sick leave benefits, according to KFF.

The retail giant announced enhancements to several benefits programs, including coverage of GLP-1s for Type 2 diabetes at no cost to employees.

Employees may end up perceiving that their company has a lower value if they struggle with company benefits and how to use them.