Rich E. Raby III

San Francisco has released the Health Care Security Ordinance expenditure rates for 2026, requiring covered employers to increase per-hour health care spending.

Major health insurers are streamlining prior authorization, driven by new regulations and state mandates, promising faster patient care.

President Trump’s recent Executive Order could usher in lower prescription drug costs for employer health plans.

The IRS has announced the 2026 inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs, HDHPs, and Excepted Benefit HRAs, increasing contribution and coverage thresholds to reflect rising healthcare costs.

Grandfathered health plans under the ACA allow certain existing plans to bypass some ACA requirements, but maintaining this status requires strict adherence to regulations, including limited benefit changes and mandatory participant notices.

Learn how formularies work, their impact on drug costs, and how to navigate them effectively.

Choosing the right health insurance plan is essential for small businesses and startups to balance costs while meeting employees’ healthcare needs.

New Jersey has updated 2025 rates and benefit for Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance programs, including increased benefit caps and employee contribution rates.

California’s SB 729 mandates fertility coverage, including IVF, in large group health plans