MetLife has introduced a cancer support benefit to help employees with personalized advice and attention from diagnosis to treatment and through recovery.
Health Insurance Newsletter
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it is implementing measures to expand access to more catastrophic health coverage through HHS’ new hardship exemption guidance.
NAIC meeting warns: Level-funded plans could destabilize health insurance
Level-funded health plans are growing in popularity as small-group employers look to save money on their workers’ health coverage.
NAIC panel cites ‘instability,’ ACA turmoil as 2026 premium hikes loom
Health insurance premiums are trending upward due to instability in the marketplace, a panel of experts said.
ICHRA: An ‘and’ instead of an ‘or’
For years, individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements were framed as a fallback solution for small employers who couldn’t swing traditional group coverage.
More than 40% of employees experienced burnout when a coworker’s leave period extended beyond eight weeks.
What would Trump’s ‘most favored nation’ pricing mean for prescription drugs?
On July 31, the Trump administration called on drug manufacturers to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. to “most favored nation” – or MFN – pricing, the lowest cost paid for the same medications in other countries.
Nine out of 10 of those currently sponsoring group health plans worry they won’t be able to afford it within three years.
Employers brace for more steep health care increases in 2025, 2026
For the second consecutive year, employers found their health care costs were higher than projected, with increases in 2023 and 2024 and forecasted increase of 8% for 2025 and 9% for 2026.
A checklist for success in Medicare AEP
After you’ve crossed each of these tasks off your AEP prep checklist, you’ll have everything in place to make the most of this year’s annual enrollment period.
Congress could consider PBM reform, gig worker benefits
Congress is on recess after passing the “big beautiful bill” in early July, but a few health and retirement related issues are expected to come before lawmakers when they get back to work in September.
LTCi industry experience is the focus of new study
Industry data on long-term care insurance hasn’t been updated since 2006, so three industry organizations are launching a study on the LTCi industry experience.
How market forces and federal policy will shape 2026 health plan premiums
Public policy as well as market forces shape the individual and small-group health insurance marketplace and drive the cost of premiums.
Financial stress remains high among U.S. workers, according to the latest research from The Hartford.
Health marketplace enrollees in for ‘big brutal increases,’ sticker shock for 2026
“The forecast is clear; Americans will face big brutal health care increases this summer on individual marketplace,” said Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, during a news conference.
Wellabe has launched a new critical illness insurance product in 14 states to protect the well-being of customers when they suffer from cancer, heart attack, stroke, or other critical illnesses.
Health agents must start now to keep clients from losing ACA coverage
Health insurance agents who work in the Affordable Care Act market need to begin working with clients now to help them prepare for new regulations that will impact their eligibility for coverage.
4 tough questions as renewal season approaches
The health benefit landscape is shifting. Here’s what to watch.
LTCi environment ripe for innovation
Four in 10 workers believe they will need long-term care at some point in their lives while 40% of U.S. households are projected to run out of money in retirement.
