Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Strategies for GLP-1 Drugs

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The market for GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy or Ozempic continues to change quickly. Competition for various forms of these drugs has heated up, and other forms are being developed. Further, these drugs are becoming less invasive, which means…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Taxability of Certain Employee Premiums

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Many employers provide disability coverage and voluntary indemnity benefits (accident, hospital, cancer) to their workforce. While the benefits are important, they do not carry the same tax-advantaged treatment as health coverage. The benefits…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Enhancements to Employee Benefits Offerings

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In today’s uncertain economic climate, employers face growing pressure to manage costs while continuing to support employee well-being and workplace satisfaction. Since benefits play a critical role in both attracting and retaining top talent,…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Affordability & Alternative Provider Networks

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Healthcare costs continue to rise, placing significant pressure on employers and employees. The 2025 renewal cycle was the most challenging in the last four years, and companies will need to explore more aggressive strategies to make an impact.  On…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Benefit Priorities & Strategies in 2025

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As another year has kicked off, employers have many areas of focus regarding their benefit programs. It can also be challenging to achieve all goals in a single year, so decision-makers must prioritize their efforts based on their unique circumstances. On…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: 2025 Medical Plan Cost Increase

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As we prepare to conclude the year, many companies have finalized their medical plan for 2025. Costs continue to increase at a challenging rate. Some market conditions driving rate increases include provider consolidation, an increasing rate…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage

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The Inflation Reduction Act imposed changes to Medicare Part D for 2025. The changes reduce an individual’s out-of-pocket amount and remove the coverage gap (“doughnut hole”). These changes may affect the creditable coverage status of…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: HSA Contribution and Administration Perspectives

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Twenty years after health savings accounts (HSAs) became effective, employers continue to offer them as an option with great frequency (see our October 2023 Market Check Survey for more information). Further, many are also providing an employer…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Strategies for GLP-1 Drugs

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As benefit plan sponsors monitor industry trends, one topic that has grown in popularity the past year is the coverage of GLP-1 drugs (e.g. Ozempic, Wegovy). These drugs were initially developed to help treat Type 2 diabetes. What has emerged…