Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Megan Ware 01/27/2026 Health Insurance Solutions

Cost Saving Approaches for Spousal Health Coverage

Employer-sponsored health plans typically cover employees’ spouses, but some employers have cost‑saving rules for working spouses. These may include:

Valerie Ortiz 01/26/2026 Mental Health

As January begins, many people set New Year’s resolutions. These goals can influence mental health…

Bill Disch 01/22/2026 Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires covered entities like health plans and health care providers to…

Mari Wagner 01/21/2026 Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner

In 2026, the employee benefits landscape is defined by regulatory change, shifting compliance…

Leah Boedigheimer 01/16/2026 Health Insurance Solutions

Understanding how your prescription drug coverage works is essential to making informed choices and…

Clyde Villa 01/15/2026 Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner

In 2026, the labor market is shifting in significant ways. Technological changes, evolving employee…

Erin Woulfe 01/14/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News

President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) directing that marijuana be moved from…

Tim Watson 01/13/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Mental Health

Each January, many people commit to “Dry January,” a month-long break from alcohol. While often…

Dina Lubben 01/08/2026 Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner

The IRS has extended transition relief on certain paid family and medical leave (PFML) state and…

Steve Smith 01/07/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News

Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055…