by Sarah Dwyer | Jun 11, 2026 | Employee Benefits
Pet insurance has been a trendy benefit offering in recent years, with around a third (34%) of employers providing some version of this benefit, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey. Since benefits packages are aimed to help employees lower important costs, it...
by Eric Straus | Mar 26, 2026 | Employee Benefits
As the calendar year progresses, employers that sponsor group health plans should take steps to stay ahead of key midyear compliance obligations. Federal reporting and disclosure requirements under laws such as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA),...
by Eric Straus | Jan 22, 2026 | Employee Benefits
On July 4, 2025, a sweeping tax and spending bill, commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), was signed into law. Although significantly pared down from its original draft, the OBBBA includes a broad set of changes to employee benefit plans,...
by Eric Straus | Jan 13, 2026 | Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are undergoing a significant transformation in 2026. Rising health care costs, evolving pharmaceutical trends, legislative changes, and shifting worker expectations are reshaping employee benefits. Employers face mounting pressure to balance...
by Sarah Dwyer | Sep 18, 2025 | Employee Benefits
A new report from Mercer projects that the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 6.5% on average in 2026, marking the highest increase since 2010. To put it in perspective, Mercer reported that the past decade normally increased 3% annually. If...
