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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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Employers Project Another 10% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2027

Cara McMullin

13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026

U.S. employers project a median health care cost increase of 10% for 2027, according to Health Care Costs Pulse Survey: 2027 Cost Trend, a new survey from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

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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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Benefits to Grow and Support Families: A Ten-Year Look

Anne Patterson

28 May 202628 May 2026

Fertility, family planning and family support benefits have been steadily on the rise as employers seek to attract and retain talent, support workforce well-being and build more inclusive workplaces, according to the International Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey: 2026 Report.

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Cancer Care Spend Is on the Rise for U.S. Employers

Rebecca Plier

24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals increased U.S. employer spending on cancer/oncology care as well as common steerage techniques used to contain costs.

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Work-Life Balance, Talent Attraction and Retention Top Reasons to Offer Flexible Work Arrangements

Cara McMullin

03 Sep 202503 Sep 2025

Corporate employers in the U.S. have significantly expanded their flexible work arrangement offerings according to new data from the International Foundation. Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer these type of benefits according to employers.

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Employers Project 10% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2026

Cara McMullin

14 Aug 202514 Aug 2025

U.S. employers project a median health care cost increase of 10% for 2026, according to new survey results from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

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What Benefits Are Working? Attracting and Retaining Employees

Tyler Lloyd

05 Jun 202505 Jun 2025

In today’s work environment, organizations are looking for ways to improve employee retention and recruitment. Employee benefit offerings are an impactful tool, and organizations need to understand what employees value. Respondents to the International Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey: 2024 Survey Report were […]

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GLP-1 Drug Coverage Continues to Rise in Canada

Rebecca Plier

22 May 202522 May 2025

New Survey Data Reveals Prior Authorization or Other Utilization Management Strategies, Eligibility Requirements, Annual Maximum as Leading Cost Control Methods A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated Canadian employer coverage and cost-control mechanisms surrounding glucagon-like […]