October 27, 2008 - Expanded testimony written for the hearing record

EBRI Testimony, EBRI Research Director Jack VanDerhei testifies at today's hearing (Oct. 7) by the House Education and Labor Committee on "The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Workers' Retirement Security."  VanDerhei testimony   Education and Labor Committee Hearing Web site

October 2008 - EBRI Issue Brief "Employment-Based Retirement Plan Participation: Geographic Differences and Trends, 2007," The percentage of workers participating in an employment-based retirement plan increased significantly in 2007 for the first time since 1998, with the increase affecting virtually all categories of workers, according to a study released today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). Press release

October 2008 - EBRI Notes "The 2008 Health Confidence Survey: Rising Costs Continue to Change the Way Americans Use the Health Care System," Americans continued to be battered by rising health care costs this year, with more than half of those with health insurance reporting they experienced higher costs. Some said the increases adversely affected their household finances and some said the U.S. health care system is so flawed that it should be completely overhauled, according to the 2008 Health Confidence Survey (HCS). Press release