Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Benefits Equity: Awareness vs. Action

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Last month, we asked employers about where inequities exist within their employee benefit plans. Just over half of employers told us they have inequities in their benefit offerings, but improving them is not an explicit goal for most. Building…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Equity in Employee Benefits

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Equity in employee benefits is an increasing priority as organizations strive to ensure fair, inclusive, and accessible offerings for all employees. As they evaluate how benefits are designed, communicated, and accessed, many are uncovering…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: 2027 EB Strategy

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As we close the first quarter of 2026, some employers are turning their focus to 2027 and how they may implement modifications to their health plans to manage rising costs. In our January Market Check Survey, employers told us they were most…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Fiduciary Responsibilities

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Starting in 2024, several lawsuits targeted large employers and their fiduciary responsibilities, with particular focus on pharmacy benefit oversight. While those cases were ultimately dismissed, they heightened awareness and scrutiny of employer…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: 2026 Medical Renewal Reflections

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The 2026 medical renewal season was a difficult one for many employers, as evidenced by the data in our December 2025 MCS, where over half of employers reported receiving a medical renewal increase of 7% or greater. Headwinds, including increased…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: 2026 Medical Renewal Insights

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As the year draws to a close, many employers are finalizing loose ends related to their medical renewals. For much of the last few months, we heard that 2026 renewals would be the most difficult in many years. Headwinds, including increased…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Changes to Benefit Offerings in 2026

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Employers again faced a challenging medical renewal season, prompting many to reassess their overall benefits strategy and make decisions about adding, enhancing, or reducing programs. As organizations continue to balance rising cost pressures…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Compliance Perspectives

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Sponsors of health and welfare plans may have noticed an increased scrutiny of employee benefit offerings recently. Employers face more complexity than ever before, making compliance and documentation more critical.To gauge the temperature…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Total Well-Being Perspectives

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Total well-being (also referred to as wellness) refers to the holistic approach to supporting the overall health and quality of life of employees.  It emphasizes physical, financial, emotional/mental, and social health.  Employers have been…