CNBC November 30, 2022
Jessica Dickler

Key Points

– With millions of employees under financial strain due to inflation and an economic slowdown, employer-sponsored benefits are an even greater consideration heading into 2023.

– Just as many Americans want to scale back, new research on long Covid underscores the importance of having comprehensive medical benefits.

– Here are key considerations as open enrollment season gets underway.

Inflation has stretched household budgets near their limit. As a result, most people have reined in discretionary spending, even when it comes to health and wellness.

But just as many Americans want to scale back, U.S. health officials are expecting another pandemic wave this winter and new research underscores the importance of having comprehensive medical benefits.

Although the Biden administration...

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