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Caroline Hroncich is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.
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Leading benefits professionals — and EBN Excellence in Benefits award winners — share how they are contending with rising health plan expenses.
The goal is to strike a thoughtful balance that supports employees during important life events while maintaining productivity, managing costs and ensuring equitable access.
Rising healthcare costs are forcing employers to reevaluate which benefits are worth the cost. One Pass CEO Tom Wiffler says engagement can reveal which programs deliver real value.
Employers face another steep rise in healthcare expenses in 2027, prompting a closer look at GLP-1 coverage, pharmacy spending and high-cost conditions.
Public sectors are approaching chronic disease support out of necessity, leading to benefits that build a stronger workforce.
