If you're managing a group health plan with Medicare prescription drug coverage, there's important information you need to know. Here's a streamlined guide to what's coming and how to stay compliant. Key Deadlines: Creditable vs. Non-Creditable Coverage Annual Notices...

Big news is coming for anyone using Marketplace health plans. Starting January 1, 2026, several key updates will reshape how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) work—creating greater access and flexibility. 1. Broader HSA Eligibility for Marketplace Plans Beginning in...

Introduction Turning 26 has become one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones in American adulthood. Under the Affordable Care Act, this is the age at which most young adults must leave their parents' health insurance and navigate a complex, expensive system on their...

Overview Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace could increase by as much as 18% in 2026, marking the steepest jump since 2018. This spike is driven by a combination of rising health care costs, economic pressures, and changes to...

Planning for retirement isn’t just about saving enough. A crucial—and often underestimated—part of the puzzle is healthcare costs. A new survey from Fidelity reveals that a 65-year-old retiring in 2025 should expect to spend $172,500 on healthcare throughout...

The rise of GLP-1 agonists—once primarily diabetes medications—is reshaping society’s relationship with weight, health care structures, and consumer behavior. This seismic shift spans clinical practice, hospital economics, personal habits, and beyond. Changing the...

Interest in GLP‑1 medications—especially Ozempic—is rapidly increasing, and many employees now see access to these drugs as a valuable workplace benefit. What the Data Shows A recent BenefitNews survey found that 39% of millennials and 35% of Gen Z say access to...

Each year, KFF (formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation) releases valuable insights into Medicare Advantage. Their latest analyses shed light on how the program is evolving in 2025—from enrollment trends to plan costs, added benefits, and prior authorization...

If you’ve noticed healthcare costs climbing or employee claims becoming more complex, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Across the country, employers, providers, and insurers are all facing a significant shift in how healthcare is being used and delivered....

Health insurers offering plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace are requesting the biggest premium increases in over five years—and if you buy your own health insurance, this could mean higher costs in 2025. A new analysis by KFF finds that insurers are...