Compliance, ERISA questions await new California fertility treatment mandate The law could be applied to any fully insured group plan with at least one participant in California.

Employees struggling with mental health cost the economy $47.6B annually Twenty-two percent of employees said they know little about their available benefits and 1 in 10 finds them too complex.

'Startling spread' found in commercial health care prices with no link to quality Commercially insured patients across the country pay widely varying amounts for the same procedure, the costs of ...

Many employer health plans, fidcuaries are easy targets for ERISA suits, researchers warn Barak Richman's team found that 33% of plan sponsors do not even ask for coverage offers from multiple ...

Most workers fear Social Security funds will be gone amidst DOGE cuts, projected shortfalls As the Social Security Trust Fund is projected to run dry in 2033 and DOGE cuts are taking a toll on ...

Unfunded retiree health care debt surpasses pension liabilities While costs for post-employment benefits continue to rise, assets set aside to fund these obligations remain low.

Access to fair prescription plans can make employees healthier For employers, finding and closing drug usage gaps is a claim-control strategy.

With nearly 60% of Americans unable to cover a $1,000 medical bill, supplemental health benefits provide a cost-effective way for organizations to support their employees’ financial well-being.

Beyond urgent care — with Lorenzo Amaya Lorenzo Amaya explains how proactive virtual care is saving money and improving outcomes.

A UnitedHealth dental insurance subsidiary has agreed to pay a $2 million penalty in New York state to settle an investigation related to an email phishing attack that occurred around Nov. 22 ...

Insurers vow to speed up prior authorizations with AI, new data standards Carriers want to increase the "real-time" approval rate to 80% by 2027, from about 20% today.

When it comes to routine specialist care, such as a dermatologist or eye doctor, nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents said they delayed visits.