Press Room
Is your next story covering an employee benefits-related topic? You’ve come to the right place. For over 60 years, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has provided objective, in-depth employee benefits research and information. We love connecting media with difficult-to-find benefits survey data and subject matter experts to provide additional background.
Press Releases
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Student Loan Repayment Benefits on the RiseDecember 18, 2024
Student loan repayment assistance programs are a growing employee benefit offering in the U.S. according to a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Education Benefits: 2024 Survey Report. The International Foundation last conducted this survey in 2019 and only 4% of organizations offered a repayment program at that time. In 2024, the percentage more than tripled to 14%. Another 18% of organizations are considering adding a program.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to StruggleSeptember 26, 2024
As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey, a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, reveals the prevalence of various mental health challenges among U.S. workers and their families.
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Organizations Adding More Fertility and Adoption SupportAugust 28, 2024
Fertility and family-planning benefits remain top of mind for many organizations as they evaluate benefit packages for the year ahead. The International Foundation has been tracking fertility and family-forming benefits over the past eight years. According to the Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey: 2024 Report, 42% of U.S. organizations currently offer fertility benefits.
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Employers Project 8% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2025August 15, 2024
U.S. employers project a median health care cost increase of 8% for 2025, according to International Foundation survey results. This is an increase over similar surveys conducted in 2022 and 2023, which projected a 7% rise in costs. Specialty drugs and catastrophic claims are considered the primary reasons for increased costs.
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Employer Coverage of GLP-1 Drugs on the RiseJune 13, 2024
A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated U.S. employer coverage surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs. The International Foundation first conducted this survey in October 2023. Considering the growing prominence of this category of pharmaceuticals, a new pulse survey on GLP-1 drugs was deployed in May 2024.
In the News
- Workers Want Ozempic for Weight Loss. Few Employers Want to Pay for It.
The Wall Street Journal - 40% of employers now offering fertility benefits, up from 30% in 2020
ALM | Benefits Pro - Obesity is a disease: That’s why 22% of employers are now covering weight loss drugs
ALM | Benefits Pro - Growing number of employers offering fertility benefits
Canadian HR Reporter - Disney changes hybrid work policy
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Research Reports
The International Foundation's research team takes trending topics in all areas of employee benefits and provides an in-depth look at the benefits employers are offering and the trends shaping the workplace. Members of the media can contact us directly to obtain complimentary copies of survey reports.
Employee Benefits Survey: 2022 Results
This survey report is the eighth in a series examining employee benefit offerings from corporations, public employers and multiemployer benefit plans across the United States.
Salary and Total Rewards Changes for 2023 Pulse Survey
This pulse survey is designed to help plan sponsors prepare for 2023 by benchmarking their total rewards against what other organizations are planning.
Health Care Costs Pulse Survey: 2024 Cost Trend
This pulse survey is designed to help plan sponsors navigate the changing landscape and to learn about considerations for U.S. employers regarding health care costs for the coming year.
Press Contact
Credentialed media may contact the Communications Team for expert sources to interview as well as survey data access, press passes to conferences and other information.
Anne Patterson
(262) 373-7614
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Cara McMullin
(262) 373-7634
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Bella Fonseca
(262) 373-7615
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Topics Covered
- No Surprises Act
- SECURE Act 2.0
- Inflation Reduction Act
- ACA Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Care Costs
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Leave
- Obesity Care Benefits
- ESG Investments
- Pension Funding
- Menopause Benefits
- Wellness Initiatives
- Mental Health at Work
- Family-Forming Benefits
- Phased Retirement Programs
- Self-Funded Health Plans
- Cybersecurity for Benefit Plans
- 401(k) Forfeitures
- FMLA
- Prescription Drug Plans
- PBM Contracting
- Substance Use Disorder Benefits
- Dependent Audits
- EAPs