Tag: MEPS

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At any moment in time, only half of U.S. private-sector workers are participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, mainly due to lack of coverage. As a result, roughly one-third of households end up completely reliant on Social Security at retirement, while others move in and out of coverage throughout their careers…

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The hurdles seem quite challenging. We just released a report that explores the possibilities and limitations of Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs) to improve coverage in employer-sponsored retirement plans.  The lack of consistent coverage – a pressing concern for the nation’s retirement income security – is driven by small employers. A MEP is a retirement plan…