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.
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.
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.
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.
Today’s blog recaps recently issued guidance addressing questions raised in a series of lawsuits against health-contingent wellness programs and the tobacco surcharges used in some group health plans.
With World Mental Health Day coming up on October 10, we’re sharing strategies and approaches to help leaders respond to employees with mental illness in a psychologically safe way.
Mental health parity compliance can be complex, but plan sponsors do not need to wait for an audit to spot potential problems—A practical first step is to review both written plan terms and how the plan operates in practice.
Trump account contribution programs involve more than plan design and contribution limits; employers also need to navigate proposed nondiscrimination rules that affect how these programs are designed, tested and administered.
Today’s blog covers IRS guidance on making it easier for employees with access to an employer-sponsored 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plan to participate in the Saver’s Match program.
