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October 20, 2026

How Wellness Incentive Plans Can Reduce Your Insurance Costs

Employees who put off recommended screenings or struggle to manage chronic conditions can develop complications that require expensive treatment. For employers facing rising group health insurance […]
October 13, 2026

Encourage Your Staff to Appeal Prior Approval Denials; They May Win

One of the biggest frustrations health plan enrollees can face is learning that care recommended by their doctor has been denied by their insurer. Many health […]
October 6, 2026

Helping Your Staff Make Better Decisions During Open Enrollment

A successful open enrollment requires giving every employee a meaningful opportunity to understand their options and select coverage that fits their health care and financial needs. […]
September 22, 2026

Employers Explore New Strategies as Health Plan Costs Rise

A number of surveys are predicting another year of steep group health insurance cost increases in 2027, prompting many employers to rethink plan designs, pharmacy benefits […]
September 15, 2026

Pay Attention to Health Plan Notification Deadlines Ahead of Open Enrollment

As fall approaches, it ushers in year-end open enrollment for many group health plans along with compliance deadlines plan sponsors need to be aware of to […]
September 1, 2026

Group Health Plan Affordability Level Rises for 2027

The IRS has increased the group health plan affordability threshold, which determines whether an employer’s lowest-premium health plan complies with Affordable Care Act rules, for plan […]
August 25, 2026

Caregiving Demands Take Toll on Workers: How Employers Can Help

As Americans live longer, many of the country’s workers are balancing job responsibilities with caregiving duties — contributing to higher stress, lower productivity and increased burnout. […]
August 18, 2026

CMS Revises Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Rules

Employers that offer prescription drug coverage will need to take a fresh look at whether their plans qualify as creditable coverage after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]