Younger Workers Struggle Most with Choosing Health Plans
The oldest Gen Z workers and youngest Millennials who are just entering the workforce face a steep learning curve when selecting group health coverage and are increasingly turning to apps, the internet and family for advice, according to a new
New Federal Guidance a First Step Towards Fertility Benefits
New federal guidance announced Oct. 16, 2025, could make it easier for companies to add or expand fertility support for workers without having to fold it into their major medical plans. The guidance, a new set of FAQs issued by the
Survey: No Surprises Act Arbitration Hit with Costly Abuse
A new survey from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is raising alarms about widespread abuse of the federal Independent Dispute Resolution process set up under the No Surprises Act. According to the findings,
Helping Your Employees Find the Right Plan for Them
Studies have found that nine out of 10 employees opt for the same benefits every year and that around a third of workers don't fully understand the group health plan benefits they are enrolled for. Staying in the same plan after
Cancer Care Costs Surge for Group Health Plans
As cancer rates rise among working adults, treatment has become one of the fastest-rising expenses in employer-sponsored health plans, according to a new survey. The survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) found that 86% of employers have
Voluntary Benefits Are No Longer Optional
With health insurance costs continuing to climb, many employers are finding that standard medical coverage alone doesn't offer enough financial protection for their staff. Rising deductibles, higher out-of-pocket maximums and the soaring cost of care are pushing workers to look for
Employers Eye Disruptive Changes to Rein in Health Costs
With employers bracing for another steep rise in health care expenses, many are preparing "disruptive" changes, according to a new report. Employers surveyed for the "WTW 2025 Best Practices in Healthcare Survey" said they anticipate their health care costs will increase
Seven Steps to a Successful Open Enrollment
If you view annual open enrollment as a simple box-checking exercise, you're likely missing out on helping your staff get the most out of the benefits you provide. Instead, if you approach open enrollment as a chance to strengthen employee engagement,
Feds Won’t Enforce Short-Term Health Insurance Limits
The Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services announced that they will no longer enforce a 2024 rule limiting short-term health insurance to three months. The decision leaves the door open for insurers to once again issue these policies
New Study Predicts Higher Group Benefits Inflation
Employers are preparing for what could be the steepest annual increase in health care costs in more than a decade, and many are considering plan design changes, including cost-shifting, to buffer the impact, according to a new report. The "2026 Employer