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The Obama administration last week issued regulations intended to improve employees’ understanding of their health plan options, as called for by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The rules, which will require employers and health insurance companies to have straightforward information readily available for new and existing plan members, should be a point of conversation between health plan advisers and clients in the latter part of this year and early next.
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While the legislation's future is still unclear, there are many important things for leaders to know.
The 2026 Excellence in Benefits winner is leading the insurance company's efforts to close the preventative care gap and personalize the employee experience.
The legislation calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs, shift subsidies directly to consumers, and enforce strict price transparency.
Michael Estep, (president of group insurance) discusses the importance of improving customer experiences, team communication, and making benefits a year-round priority.
Even as employers spend more on health plans, employees report confusion over coverage details, fueling calls for better communication and tools.
