Erin Woulfe 09/15/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments The 2026 Outlook for Fully Insured Employers The 2026 Outlook for Fully Insured Employers For many fully insured employers, renewal season brings higher premiums, even with favorable claims. Insurers set rates months in advance based on projected healthcare costs and broader market trends, so rising costs can drive significant increases… Read More
Chris Bauer 09/14/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Early Retiree Benefits, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments ICHRAs Are Now CHOICE Arrangements The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) renamed individual coverage health… Read More
Amy Knitter 09/11/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments Illinois Expands Workplace Protections to Include Menopause On August 7, 2026, Illinois passed the Menopause Equity and Care Act, amending the Illinois Human… Read More
Shelby Christians 09/04/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Ancillary Benefits, Legislative News 0 Comments The Metrics Behind a Stronger Open Enrollment Many employers evaluate open enrollment only after it ends, but tracking key metrics in real time… Read More
Bill Disch 09/03/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments Turning 2027 Affordability Flexibility Into a Strategic Advantage As employers prepare for 2027 renewals, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability threshold will… Read More
Jo Barton 08/28/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments Open Enrollment 2027: Key Compliance Notices Employers sponsoring group health plans should review their open enrollment materials to ensure… Read More
Mari Wagner 08/25/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News 0 Comments MLR Rebate Deadlines Are Approaching Employers with insured group health plans may receive a 2025 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate by… Read More
Clyde Villa 08/24/2026 Legislative News 0 Comments Massachusetts PFML Contribution Changes Take Effect in 2027 Massachusetts employers should be aware of an upcoming change to the state's Paid Family and… Read More
Erin Woulfe 08/19/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments Courts Dismiss Challenges to Tobacco-Related Premium Surcharges Two federal district courts recently dismissed challenges to employer wellness programs that charge… Read More
Jason Patzwald 08/18/2026 Health Insurance Solutions, Legislative News, The Administrator's Corner 0 Comments DOL Updates Model CHIP Notice The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice, current as of July 31,… Read More
The 2026 Outlook for Fully Insured Employers
The 2026 Outlook for Fully Insured Employers
ICHRAs Are Now CHOICE Arrangements
Illinois Expands Workplace Protections to Include Menopause
The Metrics Behind a Stronger Open Enrollment
Turning 2027 Affordability Flexibility Into a Strategic Advantage
Open Enrollment 2027: Key Compliance Notices
MLR Rebate Deadlines Are Approaching
Massachusetts PFML Contribution Changes Take Effect in 2027
Courts Dismiss Challenges to Tobacco-Related Premium Surcharges
DOL Updates Model CHIP Notice