Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Prescription Drug Reporting Requirements

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In 2021, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). Within that bill came several provisions that impacted employee benefit plans. The latest provision set to take effect is the prescription drug reporting requirement. The goal…

Market Check Survey: 2023 Annual Enrollment Methods

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Annual enrollment season is on the horizon again for many employers and employees. This time of year can cause stress and anxiety for human resources staff and the general workforce. Annual enrollment is a critical part of a company’s benefits…

Inflation and the Impact on 2023 Insurance Purchasing — Industry Spotlight

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This piece was written as a companion to our September 2022 Market Check Survey: Inflation and the Impact on 2023 Insurance Purchasing, to highlight perspectives from specific commercial industries. Inflation continues to be an issue…

2022 HR Tech Conference Recap & Insights

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Can technology address the abundant workforce challenges that have sprung up over the last few years? Is it a key ingredient to the future of work and becoming (or remaining) an employer of choice? My experiences at this year's HR Technology…

Market Check Survey: Inflation and the Impact on 2023 Insurance Purchasing

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Inflation continues to be an issue for many Americans. High prices are impacting their wallet in several areas. As we near annual enrollment time, inflation fears may impact what and how employees purchase insurance coverage through their employer.…

Market Check Survey: 2023 Employer Health & Well-Being Strategies

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Employers looking ahead to 2023 continue to explore ways to expand and enhance their benefits program while balancing healthcare costs. Employee engagement and total well-being remain a top priority for employers across the country. Thus, many…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Actions Regarding Women’s Health

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The Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on June 24, 2022, has placed a spotlight on abortion specifically and overall women’s health more broadly. Employers are again in the middle of addressing health care…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Transparency Disclosure Requirements 

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Transparency in healthcare costs has been elusive in the U.S. There have been prior attempts to help consumers understand how much they will spend for a given procedure without much success. The federal government is again trying to help in…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Healthcare Affordability

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As inflation remains at levels not seen in the U.S. in approximately 40 years, its impact is being felt in several industries, and healthcare is no exception. While higher inflation does not directly translate to higher medical premiums, it…