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.
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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 the 1954 Tax Code Created Modern Health Benefits
In 1954, Congress passed a revolutionary tax provision that would transform employer-sponsored health insurance, creating a $250 billion annual tax exclusion affecting 56% of Americans.
How the 1954 Tax Code Created Modern Health Benefits
In 1954, Congress passed a revolutionary tax provision that would transform employer-sponsored health insurance, creating a $250 billion annual tax exclusion affecting 56% of Americans.