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2026 Proxy Season: What Pension Fund Fiduciaries Need to Know 

Guest Contributor
 29 Oct 202629 Oct 2026

Today’s blog will cover the major developments of the 2026 proxy season and how they impact administrators and trustees.

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Is the CDCP Changing How Workers Value Dental Benefits?

Tim Hennessy
 27 Oct 202627 Oct 2026

For employers and plan sponsors, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a useful reference point to reassess whether existing dental benefits continue to meet workforce needs.

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Menopause Policy Gains Momentum: Federal and State Actions Employers Should Watch

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026

New federal initiatives and a growing patchwork of state laws are expanding attention to menopause care, workplace protections and insurance coverage.

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Maternity Care Billing Changes in 2027: Status Update for Employers

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026

Today’s blog covers Medicare’s proposed payment amounts for maternity care services, what remains unknown and how the Medicare fee schedule affects commercial insurance fee schedules.

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SECURE 2.0 Amendment Deadlines: What Employers Need to Address by Year-End 2026

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 15 Oct 202619 Oct 2026

Employers that sponsor qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, and certain 403(b) plans, may face a December 31, 2026, deadline to adopt applicable plan amendments.

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Eight Common Flu-at-Work Questions for U.S. and Canadian Employers

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026

To help U.S. and Canadian employers prepare for flu season, today’s blog answers eight common questions about managing the flu at work.

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Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change

Ashton DeMoss, CWP
 08 Oct 202608 Oct 2026

World Mental Health Day, observed globally on October 10, is a reminder that mental health policies, services, and decisions are strongest when they are shaped by the people they are intended to support.

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MHPAEA Compliance: Selecting and Monitoring Health Plan Service Providers

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 07 Oct 202607 Oct 2026

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) new guidance recommends that health plan fiduciaries consider mental health parity compliance when selecting and monitoring service providers—today’s blog covers strategies for doing so effectively.

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What Employers Should Know About 2026 Breast Cancer Screening and Navigation Requirements

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 06 Oct 202606 Oct 2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a timely opportunity for employers to review how 2026 breast cancer screening coverage requirements affect their group health plans.

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No Surprises Act Disputes Surge: What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 01 Oct 202601 Oct 2026

A process put in place by the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) to resolve payment disputes is costing insurers and health plans billions of dollars, according to one organization’s estimate.

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