A May 2026 commentary says patient cost sharing barely dents spending on one-time cures, and plan sponsors have alternatives
Transamerica’s 2026 survey of 100 healthcare organizations also finds most plan participants save only 1% to 3% of pay
HR guessed 6 percent of men take leave to care for family, but employees said 71 percent
NFP finds only 26 percent are very confident in compliance as menopause laws spread
Gallagher data links thin savings to hardship withdrawals, and few employers offer a fix
A 12.7 million-patient analysis gives HR teams data for weight loss drug coverage reviews
A Department of Labor bulletin names three enforcement priorities for group health plan sponsors
Plan documents are central in tobacco surcharge cases, and HR teams can audit them now
Marsh projects the steepest increase since 2003, and slow claims reporting leaves HR teams deciding on old data
Alight’s new health reimbursement account lets HR teams set a fixed budget for weight management drugs rather than end coverage