by Benefit Analysts | Sep 28, 2026 | news
Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2026 Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the health plan’s...
by Benefit Analysts | Sep 28, 2026 | news
ACA Pay-or-Play Changes Impacting Employers in 2027 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum-value (MV) health coverage to their full-time employees (FTEs) or risk paying a penalty. This employer mandate...
by Benefit Analysts | Sep 2, 2026 | news
GLP-1 Employer Cost Strategies Cheat Sheet Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have moved from a niche pharmacy category to one of the top drivers of employer healthcare spend. Monthly costs for GLP-1s often range from $500 to $1,000 per member, and after...
by Benefit Analysts | Sep 2, 2026 | news
Employee Leave for School Activities – State Law Overview States have recognized employees’ need to attend their children’s school conferences, activities and other school events by enacting laws protecting employee leave for these occasions. State leave laws for...
by Benefit Analysts | Jul 27, 2026 | news
What to Know as You Approach Medicare Eligibility Age Turning 65 represents a significant milestone in an individual’s financial and healthcare journey. For most Americans, it marks the beginning of Medicare eligibility, a transition that requires careful...
by Benefit Analysts | Jul 27, 2026 | news
Addressing Small Business Talent Challenges Employers of all sizes continue to face attraction and retention challenges. Successful efforts to win over workers can require significant time and carry high costs, but failing to attract talent or losing existing...
