In 2011, when Michigan was looking for ways to cut spending on its unemployment program after it had been drained by the Great Recession, the state turned to a new idea: building—and eventually ...

In an era of increasing complexity in employee benefits, many organizations are finding that health and welfare (H&W) implementations are more than just an administrative task — they are a monumental ...

A leaked Social Security Administration memo has unveiled a supposed Trump administration plan that could upend the benefits system for millions of Americans. Obtained by investigative outlet Popular ...

My role as a principal software engineer with a leading professional employer organization (PEO) gives me direct exposure to the fast-paced changes happening in employee benefits platforms. When ...

The Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, or IPERS, is known for its strong benefits and high funding rates compared to public pension systems in other states. But in recent months, the system’s ...

During the COVID-19 recession, 22 million laid-off workers sought unemployment benefits, sparking chaos in the payment system and compounding the financial woes of jobless Americans. Five years later, ...

Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency is seeking to recover billions of dollars it says were overpaid to claimants in the pandemic. It's simultaneously preparing to roll out delayed technology ...

Everyone dreams of a comfortable retirement. Social Security benefits form the backbone of income for millions of Americans, ...

The Social Security Administration is facing record-high enrollment while experiencing staffing shortages, raising concerns about its ability to effectively serve the public. Staff reductions at the ...

The government group working to improve federal financial management systems has published a draft document that details proposed requirements for benefits systems. The Joint Financial Management ...