Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS, Author at Word on Benefits

Demystifying Mental Health Using Neuroscience-Based Strategies for Well-Being

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

21 Jan 202621 Jan 2026

People who want to improve their health and well-being are usually better off taking a few small, neuroscience-backed steps at a time, rather than attempting wholesale changes.

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The Rising Popularity of Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

13 Jan 202613 Jan 2026

Today’s blog explores the limits of lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs).

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Seven Ways AI Can Be Used in Employee Benefits

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025

From crafting communication to detecting fraud, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for employers and benefit plan sponsors.

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Apprenticeship Instruction for English Language Learners: Three Approaches

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

06 Nov 202506 Nov 2025

Rising demand for skilled workers and changing demographics have required an international union to develop creative programs to recruit and retain apprentices—including those who may not be fluent in English.

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SECURE 2.0 Update

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

04 Nov 202517 Feb 2026

Today’s blog provides an update on the regulatory guidance issued for SECURE 2.0 as well as a look at plan sponsor adoption of some of the optional features.

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Will You Be Ready to Work in Retirement? Key Questions to Ask Yourself

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025

If you’re a midcareer retirement plan participant, you may want to start planning for retirement career interests.

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Alternative Assets for DC Plans

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

18 Sep 202529 Sep 2025

Participants in defined contribution (DC) plans may have more access to several types of alternative investments under an executive order issued by President Trump in August.

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The Rise of CITs: What ERISA Plan Fiduciaries Should Know

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Aug 202520 Aug 2025

Collective investment trusts (CITs) have become increasingly popular investment options for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans as fiduciaries seek to lower investment management fees.

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Mental Health Parity: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know During Period of Nonenforcement of 2024 Final Rule

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

19 Jun 202519 Jun 2025

Following the announcement last month that the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury will put a hold on enforcing the 2024 final rule on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), health plan sponsors […]

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Long-Term Care and Caregiving: Four Challenges for Employees and Employers

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

24 Apr 202524 Apr 2025

Most employees will have caregiving responsibilities at some point in their lives and/or a need to pay for long-term care (LTC) for themselves or a loved one. Employers are increasingly realizing the challenges created by caregiving and LTC for both their employees […]