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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...

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As healthcare costs rise, employee premiums may also increase. Both employers and employees feel the pressure, making voluntary benefits more popular as a way to reduce out-of-pocket...

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its 2025 inflation-adjusted penalties for employer violations of federal laws including:

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As health care costs rise, the demand for voluntary benefits grows. These benefits, offered by employers but fully or partially paid by employees, enhance traditional packages without...