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Trump Accounts Move Ahead, but Employer Contribution Questions Remain

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 21 Jul 202621 Jul 2026

Today’s blog shares updates on employer contributions for employees’ dependent children with Trump accounts.

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Medical Marijuana, Psychedelics and Employee Benefits: What Employers and Plan Sponsors Should Watch

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 16 Jul 202616 Jul 2026

Today’s blog addresses the question: Could medical marijuana and psychedelics soon be covered under employee benefit plans? Recent executive orders could impact health plan strategy and design.

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What Employers Need to Know About IRAs and the Saver’s Match

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026

Learn how TrumpIRA.gov and the Saver’s Match could expand retirement savings access, which workers and account types may be affected, and what plan sponsors should consider in today’s blog.

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Specialty Drugs Are Not Really Special Anymore

Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 09 Jul 202609 Jul 2026

Today’s blog covers emerging trends in the specialty drug market along with key takeaways for plan sponsors.

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GLP-1 Drugs Survey Report: What Employers Are—and Aren’t—Covering in 2026 

Cara McMullin
 07 Jul 202607 Jul 2026

Newly released International Foundation survey data revealed key trends for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug coverage for U.S. corporate employers.

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GLP-1 Drug Trends: Canadian Employers Continue to Increase Coverage for Weight Loss  

Cara McMullin
 07 Jul 202608 Jul 2026

Newly released International Foundation survey data revealed key trends for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug coverage in Canada.

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Careers Hiding in Plain Sight

Tim Hennessy
 02 Jul 202602 Jul 2026

While most people don’t grow up wanting to be a benefits specialist, these fast-growing yet often overlooked careers have become deeply rewarding paths for many.

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Nature at Work: Simple Ways to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Workday

Ashton DeMoss, CWP
 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026

As daily life has become increasingly digital, many people spend less time in nature, missing some of the health benefits that come with it.

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Leave Donation Programs for Employees in Times of Need

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026

Through leave donation programs, employees are able to donate unused time off, such as vacation or PTO, to colleagues in need.

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Four Strategies for Making Your Retirement Savings Last

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026

Today’s blog describes the risks that deplete retirement savings and strategies for addressing them.

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