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In today's competitive job market, a strong benefits package is crucial for attracting and retaining talent. With over 150 voluntary benefits available, choosing the right options can...
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In today's competitive job market, a strong benefits package is crucial for attracting and retaining talent. With over 150 voluntary benefits available, choosing the right options can...
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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...
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A January 2025 survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) revealed that 25% of workers are unaware of their mental health benefits, and only 50% know how to access them...
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Employers collect employees' medical information for various reasons, such as verifying accommodation requests or certifying leave. Federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a new model Employer CHIP Notice as of March 17, 2025.
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On April 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for 2026, detailing changes from the Inflation Reduction...
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Participants in a health benefit plan under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must receive a summary of the plan, called a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Many employers...
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Group health plans and insurers must submit annual prescription drug and healthcare spending data to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting is referred to as the...
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President Trump recently signed an executive order and established the Make America Healthy Again Commission, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to...
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Chronic conditions drive healthcare costs, with specialty medications making up over 60% of drug spending, though only 3% of members use them. This article highlights the need for...