Employer-sponsored healthcare costs are expected to rise nearly 10 percent in 2026, marking one of the largest increases in more than a decade. This article breaks down what’s driving the surge and what it means for employees as premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and affordability pressures continue to grow.

By 2026, employee benefits have become a core people strategy, shifting from one-size-fits-all perks to personalized, flexible support that reflects how employees actually live and work.

This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the Supreme Court's decision to deny motions to expedite the Affordable Care Act lawsuit, Texas v. Azar, and the Department of Health and Human Service's final rule that increases the civil monetary penalties for HIPAA violations.

The Live Well, Work Well newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finance. This month's newsletter discusses healthy eating on a budget, healthy sleep habits and the 2019-20 flu season.

This month's HR Brief newsletter discusses the new Form W-4 and the DOL's regular rate of pay rules.

This month's Benefits Buzz discusses a federal spending bill, which repealed the Cadillac tax and other key Affordable Care Act taxes, and extended the annual Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees for the 2020-2029 fiscal years.

The Live Well, Work Well newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finance. This month's newsletter discusses American Heart Month, the common cold and ergonomics.

This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the new summary of benefits and coverage template for 2021 and the final rule on hospital price transparency.

Benefits Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter that covers hot benefit topics in depth. This issue includes information on 2020 benefit plan limits and upcoming group health plan compliance deadlines, as well as the Department of Health and Human Service's final rule to rescind the health plan identifier and requirements for its use under HIPAA, and the proposed transparency rule that could affect health plans.

The Live Well, Work Well newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finance. This month's newsletter discusses New Year's resolutions, National Blood Donor Month, and a superfood that may help prevent diabetes.

This month's Benefits Bulletin is all about open enrollment. Learn about upcoming changes in 2020, benefits notice requirements and tips for maximizing enrollment for employees.

This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the upcoming Medicare Part D notice disclosure deadline and explains that employers are planning to spend more on health care and wellness next year.

The Live Well, Work Well newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finance. This month's newsletter discusses National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the sleep-stealing effects of electronic devices and the dangers of vaping.

This month's Benefits Buzz explains the 2018 Affordable Care Act reporting draft forms, briefly discusses two health savings account bills that passed the House of Representatives and highlights how disease management programs can help mitigate health care costs.

This month’s Live Well, Work Well covers skyrocketing hepatitis C rates, provides tips for preventing heat illness and addresses law enforcement’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

This HR Brief explores the effects of ageism in the workplace, discusses the impact of enforcing communication guidelines and addresses the importance of having an attractive company culture.

This month’s Benefits Buzz provides an overview of association health plans, examines critical HIPAA gaps identified by HHS and discusses the impact of Amazon’s PillPack acquisition.

This month’s Benefits Buzz reviews the ACA affordability percentage increase, provides the 2019 HSA limits and outlines the administration’s plan for lowering prescription drug costs.

This month's Live Well, Work Well discusses the World Health Organization's campaign to ban trans fats globally, debunks an exercise myth and offers tips to encourage smart snacking. This newsletter should be delivered directly to employees from Microsoft Word via email for easy onscreen viewing (see "Distributing HTML Emails" for instructions).

This month’s HR Brief discusses the value of emotional intelligence in leaders, explains the importance of diversity training and provides an overview of the GDPR.