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The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has released its annual enforcement report on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), highlighting its focus...

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has selected 15 more drugs to Medicare Part D price negotiations. Drug companies have until February 28 to join, with talks...

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In 2025, organizations are embracing a holistic approach to employee well-being, integrating physical, mental, financial, and emotional support. This shift aims to meet evolving worker...

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Health care and employee benefit costs are rising rapidly. Projections for 2025 indicate a 7% to 8% increase, leading to higher premiums, deductibles, and copayments for employees. Here...

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Optum Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, plans to pass all rebate drug discounts to consumers by 2028. This move aims to enhance transparency...

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) annually updates federal poverty levels (FPLs) to determine program eligibility. For 2025, the FPL is $15,650 for individuals in...

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In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for calendar year 2025, followed by the Draft Instructions...

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Rising inflation and interest rates are stretching employees' dollars, prompting them to seek employer guidance on financial wellness, including debt reduction, budgeting, and emergency...

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In Opinion Letter FMLA 2025-01-A, the U.S. Department of Labor clarified that state and local paid family and medical leave (PFML) is treated like paid disability and workers'...

2 minute readThe Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury (Departments) recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the implementation of several federal...