Why Rhode Island’s menopause legislation should motivate employers
The state's mandate for menopause accommodations represents the chance for organizations nationwide to proactively support women in this stage of life.
Regulation and compliance
Americans are more worried about healthcare costs than gas or groceries
Loss of access to Affordable Care Act subsidies and a steep increase in premiums have left millions uneasy about their ability to afford necessary care and medication.
Validation Institute recognizes advisers who meet ERISA fiduciary standards
The Validation Institute has put its stamp of approval on a dozen benefit advisers with a fee-based model that avoids conflicts of interest.
Labor Department backs fiduciaries in 401(k) forfeiture lawsuits
The Labor Department is siding with plan sponsors in a growing wave of ERISA lawsuits challenging how forfeited 401(k) funds are used.
Is employer health insurance at risk? A veteran benefits lobbyist weighs in
As Washington revisits the tax-favored status of health benefits, a longtime policy expert explains why replacing group plans could cost far more.
Benefits Think How Congress can address healthcare affordability for small businesses
Legislation can help small employers offer health benefit options that attract and retain talent.
Benefits Think Common health plan administration pitfalls
A labor and employment attorney details two areas that can trip up benefit leaders, and how to make sure they're handled correctly.
Benefits Think A trifecta of solutions to close the retirement-savings gap
Trump Accounts for every child born in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028, the Saver's Match Program and auto portability represent a historic opportunity to move the needle.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Ready, set, Roth: How 401(k) catch-ups are changing in 2026
The industry asked for and received a delay in the rule from the IRS in 2023. Now that it's going into effect, here are the key implications for sponsors and savers.
Benefits Think Private equity push creates fiduciary conundrum for plan sponsors, advisors
An expert adviser explains the many considerations to take into account before deciding on this as an option for employees.
Anderson Lafontant
Blue Zone Wealth Advisors
Federal worker union calls to end shutdown, pressuring Democrats
The federal government shutdown, the second longest in US history, is nearing the one-month.
How the government shutdown will impact jobs, Social Security and healthcare
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that about 750,000 employees will be furloughed at a cost per day of $400 million in lost compensation.
Benefits Think Hidden governance risk could upend retirement plans
What brokers and advisers need to know about the institutional knowledge gap in plan operations — a fiduciary issue with real financial and legal consequences.
Lynn Bullard Kennedy
Strategic Benefits Advisors
Benefits Think What we need to know about OBBBA’s impact
Telehealth integration, a broader playing field for HSA contributions and a shot in the arm for direct primary care lead the way among several positive legislative changes.
Jay Kirschbaum
World Insurance Associates
Program offers Rx fiduciary protection
Scripta's extensive pharmacy and therapeutics committee featuring 23 practicing clinicians offers independent third-party insight into drug pricing.
Benefits Think Healthcare’s shift to sound cybersecurity measures
Leveraging GenAI and similar tools can predict attack plans, analyze vulnerabilities faster and remediate vulnerabilities before a breach or attack occurs.
Zach Evans
Xsolis
Free lunch? Not under Trump’s new law
A new report from ezCater highlights why benefit leaders need to consider how important food and beverage perks are to their organization.
Benefits Think Why advisers must champion fiduciary training for clients
Those who deliver or coordinate complete fiduciary training programs set themselves apart as advanced professionals who command enduring client referrals.
US House nears passage of Trump’s tax bill after all-nighter
Overcoming holdouts for a 219-213 victory, the bill now advances toward a final vote.
How benefit managers can select the right PBM
With the emergence of alternative models, leaders have the chance to redefine their company's relationship with a pharmacy benefit manager.
