Healthcare costs

Key to cost containment lies in partnering with transparent PBMs, a more thoughtful approach to prescribing GLP-1s and encouraging the uptake of biosimilars.

The landscape of employee benefits continues to evolve, and data will be a greater influence for all employers. 

From generational insights to AI-powered tools, benefit managers share their strategies for running a smooth and impactful open enrollment.

Communication challenges will include personalizing benefit messaging to five generations working side by side, and designing affordable healthcare coverage.

Health benefit costs are set to rise at the fastest pace in 15 years, but there are ways to control costs while supporting employees.

The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in retirement.

From rising pharmacy spend to cancer care, 2026 healthcare costs pose new challenges, according to Business Group on Health's annual report.

Employees aren't saving enough for retirement or for the costs associated with healthcare and caregiving needs.