Benefits Think How to turn health equity into cost advantage
Inclusive benefit design builds trust, drives preventive utilization and replaces reactive cost-shifting with proactive value creation.
Health and wellness
Rising costs turn financial strain into a way of life for workers
A new report finds rising prices are forcing most U.S. workers to cut back on essentials, tap savings or take on debt, reshaping how they view wages, benefits and job stability.
Employees want benefits to be an a la carte experience
Workers want a more active role in choosing how their benefit dollars are spent, according to a study from Alight.
‘Food as medicine’: Meal delivery is covered under HSA and FSA plans
A better diet is becoming easier to maintain with medically-approved meals covered by benefits and delivered to people's doors.
Compensation — not benefits — lures employees to new roles
Compensation is the primary driver for employees seeking new roles, though more than half still plan to stay put.
Dry January moves from personal reset to workplace issue
Dry January is prompting employers to rethink alcohol culture, burnout and wellness as part of broader conversations about health at work.
Benefits Think Stop loosely using the word fiduciary
The opportunity ahead is about building the same kind of thoughtful, documented, process-driven governance in health care that transformed retirement plans.
Jamie Greenleaf
Fiduciary In A Box
White-glove service eases sting of funeral planning
Everest Funeral Concierge offers standalone service to help bereaved employees and their families in their time of need.
Progyny’s midlife and menopause support goes global
The country and culture-specific aspect of the program allows employees to get customized information and understanding about their health.
Guide Health equity begins with sleep: Closing gaps in chronic disease care
For HR and benefits leaders addressing health equity through smarter chronic disease and sleep care strategies.
House votes to renew Obamacare subsidies in blow to GOP leaders
The House approved a three-year extension of ACA tax credits as some GOP lawmakers broke ranks, aiming to push the Senate toward a bipartisan deal.
As health costs rise, Americans put more money in HSAs
Employers and new policies are helping drive wider adoption of health savings accounts, as premiums and out-of-pocket costs rise.
Why chronic health management benefits boost employee retention
Benefits that help employees better manage things like high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes can reduce turnover and absenteeism.
MetLife reveals the top priority for employers in 2026
MetLife's 2026 study finds employers now prioritize cost control over hiring for the first time in years as half of workers skip medical care due to high prices.
Double-digit healthcare costs are here: 5 strategies for benefit managers to regain control
As health plan costs continue to climb, "doing nothing" has become the most expensive strategy of all, says this panel of benefit experts.
The hidden strain of special-needs caregiving on today’s workforce
Employees providing long-term care for loved ones report high stress and say limited flexibility and benefits hurt their jobs.
AI startups changing the benefit industry in 2026
From AI-powered life coaching to smarter claims processing, startups say automation can personalize benefits and help employers and doctors save time and money.
Why benefits are a secret weapon for navigating healthcare staff shortages
A talent expert from MedPro Healthcare Staffing shares how flexibility, wellness, AI tools and professional development factor into overall employer care.
2026 resolutions every benefit manager should prioritize
A focus on employee well-being, and an embrace of technology should guide benefit managers' decisions for the new year.
Medical cannabis reimbursement moves from fringe to workplace benefit
CannaLnx, a new digital health platform, connects doctors, insurers and dispensaries as employers begin adding reimbursable medical cannabis to workplace benefit plans.
