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Worker well-being is declining even as employers deepen investments in benefits
Young people and rank-and-file employees have been acutely impacted by this decline, according to research from Johns Hopkins University.
Health
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Some employers hold off on expanding GLP-1 coverage, for now
Organizations are holding off on plans to cover GLP-1s for weight loss in the future, if they aren’t already doing so.
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Ozempic and Wegovy are about to get cheaper. Will employer-sponsored plans benefit?
While agreements to lower the prices of GLP-1s won’t immediately affect employer-sponsored health plans, they could eventually bring down costs.
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Midwifery care represents an untapped opportunity for benefits leaders
Many patients are interested in working with midwives, but confront barriers tied in part to insurance coverage.
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White House actions seem unlikely to move the needle on workplace fertility benefits
The Trump administration clarified that employers can offer IVF coverage as a standalone benefit, but it’s not clear whether the guidance will spur more companies to invest.
Compliance
Lawmakers push for paid family leave, again, with Levi’s and Patagonia on board
Though the bill is unlikely to be passed in the current Congress, state-level paid family and medical leave programs have already spurred some employers to enhance their benefits.
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3 questions to ask when considering an ICHRA
Giving workers money to purchase their own health plan isn’t yet a widespread practice, but it may be the right call for certain types of organizations.
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