GLP-1 medications have shifted from "nice to have" to a real benefits decision. For employers who offer GLP-1s - and for employers who don't - rising demand and evolving access pathways increase pressure to make choices that are consistent, sustainable, and aligned with a broader health strategy.
After a year defined by rising premiums, policy uncertainty, and growing compliance complexity, the benefits landscape is entering 2026 with a clearer sense of what's working—and what isn't.
Change is underway in the health insurance industry, specifically with the rise in popularity of ICHRAs. But the innovation doesn't stop at insurance coverage. Recognizing that employees often have leftover allowances after covering their premiums, Thatch launched Thatch Marketplace, a curated online ecosystem of health and wellness services.
Bruce Johnson, Head of Policy and Matt Adler, Head of Product at Thatch discuss why the shift to ICHRA is happening, the benefits of employee choice, and how employers can help their employees feel empowered in their decision-making.
A one-size-fits all health insurance approach often fails to meet the needs of a modern and diverse workforce. This white paper outlines how ICHRAs foster budget sustainability and employee choice.
Reaching a distributed workforce has always been a challenge, and retail is a prime example. Communication, education, and engagement are the north stars for benefit leaders, but even the most valuable programs often go underused. Layer on cancer, and employees tend to disengage even further, until a diagnosis sets in and a crisis occurs.
The balance between stress and sense of purpose is imperative to caregivers' wellbeing, but they also need to feel supported by their employer with proper benefits and resources.
An exclusive Arizent report reveals where employees are struggling with their wellness today, and how benefit managers can communicate with top leadership.
Money stress isn't just an HR issue—it's a business risk. In this candid conversation, SmartDollar's Jeremy Duke sits down with Ramsey Solutions CFO Jeff Williams to explore how financial wellness strengthens workforce stability, lowers costs, and drives real ROI.
GLP-1s have transformed how employers approach weight-related and metabolic health challenges, but their soaring costs are forcing new conversations. How can organizations improve outcomes without relying solely on expensive medications?
The financial health of employees is not just a worker issue. It's a business issue: Financial stress costs U.S. employers $183B annually in lost productivity. As HR and benefits leaders navigate budget constraints, ROI expectations, and capacity to support the financial wellness of their workers, explore how intentional workplace benefits can unlock both employee financial health and business value.
Today, a growing suite of voluntary benefits is stepping in to fill the gap where traditional benefits, FMLA and state Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) programs fall short.
Cancer has been the #1 driver of employer healthcare spend for four years running, and costs are projected to rise another 9% this year. Yet most cancer care benefits are reactive and miss critical opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
