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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Deferred Medical Care and Mitigating Costs

4 minute read

During 2020 and 2021, approximately 41% of people deferred medical care due to concerns related to the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, many...

What to Consider When Selecting a Health Plan

2 minute read

Changing health plans can be a big decision for any employer. Not only is it a costly commitment, but it also impacts retention levels, recruitment capabilities, and employee...

Post-Roe Ruling and Employee Benefits

3 minute read

The Supreme Court recently overturned Roe v. Wade, which ends federal protections for abortion rights and permits states to implement their own regulations. As organizations will likely...

New Mental Health Crisis Dialing Code Launched

Updated June 2024

2 minute read

A new dialing code was recently launched nationwide for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Similar to dialing 911 for medical...

The Value of Primary Care

2 minute read

Many people only think about going to see their doctor when they get sick or injured. However, even the healthiest adults need routine health care.

Online Wellness and Insurance Needs Increase Due to Pandemic

1.5 minute read

In the past year, 34% of U.S. consumers reported mental health deterioration and 24% reported a decline in physical health. According to a global survey report from Swiss Re, these...

Over 100 Million Americans Have Medical Debt

1.5 minute read

According to a Kaiser Family Foundation report, over 100 million Americans have medical debt, most of which comes in the form of family loans, credit card balances, or payment plans...

Tips on Choosing the Right Third-Party Administrator

2.5 minute read

Finding the right third-party administrator (TPA) can be challenging. Many organizations use a TPA to outsource their administrative and operational services. This is quite popular...

Pharmacy Benefit Managers Investigated by FTC

.5 minute read

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will investigate the six largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the U.S. PBMs are the middlemen who negotiate with drugmakers for rebates and...

How to Mitigate Rising Benefits Costs Due to Inflation

1.5 minute read

Consumer goods, as well as employee benefits, have seen significant price increases due to the rising inflation rate. One-third of U.S. employees have already seen an increase in...