When Companies Started Counting Tomorrow's Healthcare Bills Today
The 1980s revolution in accounting standards that forced American employers to face the true cost of retiree health benefits and changed corporate America forever.
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When GIs Came Home and Sparked the Benefits Revolution
The massive post-war employment boom of the late 1940s created unprecedented competition for workers, launching the golden age of employee benefits that transformed American healthcare forever.
When Congress Rewrote Marriage and Money in American Retirement
The summer of 1984 brought two groundbreaking laws that fundamentally transformed spousal rights in American retirement benefits, creating protections that endure today.
The Prescription Drug Coverage Revolution of the 1960s
How the 1960s transformed prescription drug coverage from a luxury benefit to an essential part of American healthcare, setting the stage for today's Medicare battles.
The Great Healthcare Cost Experiment of the 1980s
How American employers pioneered creative cost-sharing strategies that transformed workplace benefits forever, setting the stage for today's healthcare landscape.
When Companies Built Entire Communities for Workers
In the late 1800s, industrial giants created entire towns to house and support workers, pioneering a radical approach to employee welfare that transformed American labor relations.
How to Actually Compare Dental Insurance Plans (Without Losing Your Mind)
Confused by dental insurance quotes? Learn how to decode rate sheets, compare premiums, and understand deductibles, networks, and coverage tiers — so you can choose the best plan for your employees or family without overpaying.