The outlook for health care in 2026 will be shaped by the events of 2025, with an environment of volatility and fissures in coverage that will ripple through all sectors of the health care system.
Research shows that nearly half of employers expect health care budgets to rise in the next plan year.
President Donald Trump called on Congress to lower health care costs as he released a proposal he dubbed “The Great American Health Care Plan.”
Financial wellness is trending upward despite more workers saying they are stressed about the current economic climate.
How do employers engage and support “deskless” workers in their selection and use of workplace benefits?
According to new MetLife research, less than half of America’s workforce is holistically healthy as employees battle rising costs and employers balance investing in benefits with broader cost-cutting measures.
The coming year will bring a shift in how health care premiums are paid, as well as the need for consumers to have a portfolio of health care products, including health insurance, direct primary care and telemedicine.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he plans to bring a bill on extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits to the House floor this week.
Three key trends are expected to play a significant role in shaping the benefits landscape in 2026.
Your health insurance plan likely includes other covered benefits and services you’re likely not aware of.
SECURE 2.0 introduced innovative provisions that allow plan sponsors to tailor benefits to meet diverse employee needs.
As the U.S. insurance industry flips the calendar to 2026, affordability has shifted from a rising concern over sky-high costs to a defining industry challenge.
HSA and FSA users and non-users have some common attitudes and behaviors, said Heather Ruff, Visa senior account executive, health care and employee benefits.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he won’t call a vote Wednesday to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
The Idaho Department of Insurance Director described his state’s actions against unfair trade practices regarding Medicare Advantage plans, while the head of an agents’ association expressed her frustration.
Carriers must do a better job of educating advisors and consumers about long-term care riders on life insurance policies.
Health plan prescription drug formularies continue to increase in complexity, and changes to those formularies are especially challenging for consumers to navigate.
A new 50-state analysis shows that employee costs for health insurance offered through their job—the primary source of coverage for more than half of all people in the United States—rose sharply and outpaced inflation from 2023 to 2024.
“A client doesn’t have to have something huge to make a difference” when it comes to paying for long-term care, said Holly Westervelt, vice president of sales for Krause Agency.
