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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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FAQs Clarify Tobacco Surcharge Rules

Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026

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.

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8 Ways to Support Employees with Mental Health Challenges

Guest Contributor
 24 Sep 202624 Sep 2026

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.

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Growing Wellness at the Farmers Market

Rebecca Plier
 22 Sep 202622 Sep 2026

Farmers markets allow employees to support local businesses while accessing healthy food options, improving wellness on all fronts.

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Red Flags for Mental Health Parity Compliance Problems

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 17 Sep 202617 Sep 2026

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.

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What Employers Need to Know About Trump Account Nondiscrimination Rules

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 15 Sep 202615 Sep 2026

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.

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Implementation of the Saver’s Match Contributions: One Step Closer

Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 11 Sep 202611 Sep 2026

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.

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Stop-Loss Premium Rates Rose a Further 5%+ in 2026

Guest Contributor
 09 Sep 202609 Sep 2026

Medical stop-loss premiums in 2026 show increase from 13.6% on a $100,000 deductible to 15.9% on a $750,000 deductible, as reported by the 2026 Aegis Risk Medical Stop-Loss Premium Survey.

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What Employers Need to Know About Proposed Trump Account Contribution Rules

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 03 Sep 202603 Sep 2026

Today’s blog focuses on Trump account contribution program design, payroll deductions, written plan requirements, employer contribution limits and implementation considerations.

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Building Strong Foundations: Making Mental Health a Priority

Tim Hennessy
 01 Sep 202601 Sep 2026

While conversations about mental health have become more common, the stigma remains a barrier that prevents many people from seeking help.

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