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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Mental Health Parity Rule Not Enforced by Trump Administration

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On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) announced a pause on enforcing the 2024 Mental Health Parity and Addiction...

Strategies for Reducing Employee Medical Costs

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Rising healthcare costs, including prescription drugs, challenge employees' ability to afford necessary care. High deductible health plans (HDHPs) offer manageable premiums but...

U.S. Prescription Drug Spending Escalates by 10.2% in 2024

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A report from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) shows U.S. prescription drug spending hit nearly $806 billion in 2024, a 10.2% rise from 2023, driven by the...

Breast Cancer Screening Coverage to Broaden in 2026

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Starting December 31, 2025, group health plans and insurers must fully cover additional breast cancer imaging and testing, as well as patient navigation services for breast and...

Executive Order to Lower Drug Prices by Adopting Global Pricing

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On May 12, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) to align U.S. prescription drug prices with those of similar nations. A White House fact sheet highlights that Americans...

2026 HSA and HDHP Limits

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On May 1, 2025, the IRS announced the 2026 inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible plans (HDHPs). The IRS must publish these limits by June 1st...

Exploring the Future of Biosimilars: Market Insights

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A decade after their initial approval, biosimilars continue to receive the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsements and enter the market each year. These cost-effective...

RxDC Reports Must Be Submitted by June 1, 2025

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Group health plans and insurers must submit the annual RxDC report on prescription drug and healthcare spending to the federal government by June 1st of each year. The upcoming...

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Executive Order Aims to Repeal Disparate Impact Liability

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On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) to repeal disparate impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other federal...

Executive Action Aims to Slash Drug Prices and Enhance PBM Clarity

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On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) to reduce prescription drug prices in the U.S. This order instructs the Department of Labor (DOL) to enhance...