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The latest information relating to the health insurance industry.
Will the Full Retirement Age for Social Security Be Moving Up?
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the future of Social Security, and one of the biggest questions on the table is whether the full retirement age could be raised. Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano, appointed under President Trump,...
Outsize Impact: How Just 1% of Workers Drive Nearly a Third of Employer Health Care Costs
Health care spending in employee benefit plans is being massively skewed: just 1% of plan participants are responsible for nearly 30% of total health care spending. Here’s what that means—and what employers and workers need to be aware of. Key Findings The top 1% of...
Health-Care Costs Looming: What Workers Need to Know for 2026
Health care costs are rising fast — and workers are headed for a tougher year ahead. Here's a breakdown of what’s happening, why it matters, and what to watch out for. The Current Picture Medical care inflation has surged to its highest point in three years. Prices...
Rising Tide: Why Employer Health Costs Will Likely Surpass $17,000 Per Employee in 2026
Employer-sponsored health care costs in the U.S. are projected to jump significantly in 2026—exceeding $17,000 per employee—as medical inflation accelerates. Here are the factors driving this rise, and what companies are doing to manage the pressure. Key Takeaways...
FDA Approves First Generic GLP-1 Injection for Weight Loss
The FDA has approved the first generic version of a GLP-1 receptor agonist specifically designed for weight loss. Teva Pharmaceuticals announced that the generic form of liraglutide (Saxenda) is now cleared for use, marking a significant step in expanding access to...
New US–EU Trade Framework: Impacts & Implications
Earlier this summer, President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a landmark trade framework that dramatically reshapes transatlantic economic relations. Here's what’s in the deal—and what it could mean. Tariff Landscape: A...
Judge Pauses Changes to Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
A federal judge in Baltimore has temporarily blocked new regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace, just days before they were scheduled to take effect. The rule, called the “Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule,” was set to...
Health Savings Accounts: A Smart Way to Save for Medical Expenses
When it comes to managing healthcare costs, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) continue to stand out as one of the most flexible and tax-advantaged options available. An HSA is a personal savings account designed specifically for qualified medical expenses, and it can be...
Is Short-Term Health Insurance Making a Comeback?
A quiet but significant shift may be brewing in the world of health insurance: the U.S. federal government is signaling that short-term, limited-duration health plans might again gain prominence. What's Changing—and What Isn’t Recently, the Departments of Labor,...
MSP Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 — Don’t Miss This Important Requirement
f you’re a small or mid-sized employer, there’s an important compliance deadline you need to know about. The deadline to submit your Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) data has been extended to September 30 — giving you extra time to get your information in, but also a...
