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Working Under the Sun: Gear Up Against Skin Cancer

Ashton DeMoss

27 May 202527 May 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet it remains the most common form in the United States, with over five million cases diagnosed each year. The two most common types—basal cell […]

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GLP-1 Drugs Responsible for Over Ten Percent of Annual Claims

Rebecca Plier

22 May 202522 May 2025

New Survey Data Reveals Rise of GLP-1 Drug Claims, With Utilization Management and Eligibility Requirements as Leading Cost-Control Mechanisms A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated U.S. employer coverage and claims representation surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 […]

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Mental Health Parity: Four Compliance Documents to Reference During Period of Nonenforcement for the 2024 Final Rule

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

20 May 202520 May 2025

The Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury announced on May 15, 2025 that they will not enforce the portions of the 2024 final rule implementing the nonquantitative treatment limitation (NQTL) comparative analyses requirements under the Mental Health Parity […]

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Tips for Employers on Navigating Anxiety in the Workplace

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

15 May 202515 May 2025

With so much going on in the world today, there is a sense of anxiousness regarding the economy, health, family, employment and finances. Three out of four people with stress and anxiety say these conditions interfere with their daily lives, including their […]

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Integrating Sleep Into Your Workplace Wellness Strategy

Ashton DeMoss

13 May 202513 May 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Sleep is something we all know we need, and the benefits of a good night’s rest are immediately noticeable. It’s foundational to nearly every system in the body, affecting both our mental and […]

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Scholarship Winners Gain Knowledge, Networking Opportunities and Career Benefits

Tim Hennessy

08 May 202513 May 2025

Do you know someone new to the employee benefits industry who is eager to grow? Sophia Lam, CEBS, recipient of the 2018 Young Professionals Scholarship, discovered the opportunity through her mentor, Joanna Gomes, CEBS, shortly after graduating—kickstarting her journey into the field. […]

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Alternatives to On-Site Child-Care Benefits

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

06 May 202506 May 2025

A recent report, Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents, recommended ways for employers to expand policies and programs that support the well-being of parents and caregivers in the workplace. This can include offering access […]

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2025 Employee Benefits Reporting and Disclosure Calendars

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

01 May 202514 May 2025

Plan sponsors and administrators are encouraged to reference these comprehensive calendars to stay on track in 2025. Health and Welfare Plans Retirement Plans Defined Contribution Plans Defined Benefit Plans If you thought this information was helpful, and you’re an International Foundation or […]

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Congress Could Expand Health Savings Accounts

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

29 Apr 202529 Apr 2025

Over a dozen bills that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand health savings accounts (HSAs) have been introduced in Congress this year, according to the International Foundation’s U.S. Legislative Tracker (members only). If enacted, the bills aim to […]

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Long-Term Care and Caregiving: Four Challenges for Employees and Employers

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

24 Apr 202524 Apr 2025

Most employees will have caregiving responsibilities at some point in their lives and/or a need to pay for long-term care (LTC) for themselves or a loved one. Employers are increasingly realizing the challenges created by caregiving and LTC for both their employees […]