Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), group health plans and health insurance issuers are prohibited from entering into agreements that restrict certain information from being shared like cost and quality data. This is known as the gag clause prohibition. Employers and plan sponsors are now required to make a Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance […]
Join us for an informative webinar covering the latest employee benefits trends that employers and plan sponsors need to know in 2024. During this webinar, we'll discuss: A global review on the state of benefits Regulatory climate Pharmacy landscape; gene therapy, disruptors, coalitions, weight-loss and other specialty drugs Medical technology and AI in medicine Population […]
A recent lawsuit has created a new wave of threats for group benefit plan sponsors that has broad-reaching implications. In the suit, a benefit plan member has sued their employer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), alleging they breached their ERISA duty of prudence and the duty to act solely in the interest of the plan in […]
California’s Restraining Orders and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Law goes into effect July 1, 2024. To comply with the new law, California employers must have a workplace prevention plan, a mandatory employee training program and a mechanism for recording workplace violence incidents in place by the effective date. Join us for a live webinar where […]
JOIN US for a mid-year review of the employee benefits landscape, as you gear up for the 2025 planning season. Experts will share valuable insights and perspectives on a range of topics, including: Plan design Prescription drug benefits Employee population health The latest industry trends Don’t miss this timely mid-year benefits review!
Join us as we examine the final Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) rules, released on September 9, 2024. These rules address the mandates included in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act. In this webinar, we will explore the details of the new rules and address: Group health plan and health insurance issuer compliance […]
Save Your Spot for our free webinar to learn how you can escape the traditional school of thought and splash down on healthcare savings up to 25% with PERMA FAIR, Conner Strong & Buckelew’s newest affiliate. In this session you’ll learn about: PERMA FAIR’s unique business model and why it works How PERMA FAIR reduces […]
Join us as we explore strategies, tools and technology to help employers improve the member experience, foster a wellness culture and build a happier workforce. We will walk through ways you can leverage data, web-based platforms, mobile apps and other digital tools to provide: Simplified benefits enrollment More accessible healthcare resources Personalized healthcare support Wellness […]
Join us to learn how employers can contain costs and still offer comprehensive benefits packages that help attract and retain top talent. Our experts will share the latest trends and innovative strategies including: Cost-saving pharmacy solutions Healthcare options such as referenced based pricing Data-driven population health strategies Funding strategies and employee benefits captives Don’t miss […]
Join us as we tackle one of today's top benefits plan challenges: managing the rising frequency and cost of GLP-1 and weight loss medication claims. We’ll explore: Trends, cost issues and challenges Weight loss Rx return on investment (ROI) PBM solutions and rebate considerations Alternative weight management coverage approaches With GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, Wegovy […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes several provisions impacting employer and group sponsored benefits plans. Join us for this timely session where our experts will examine how the new legislation impacts: Health Savings Account Expansions Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account limits Student loan repayment assistance New, tax-deferred “Invest […]
Join us as we break down the fundamentals of reference-based pricing — also known as indexed reimbursement — and how it helps employers control rising healthcare costs while offering members quality benefits. We will explore: Reference-based pricing basics and differences from traditional PPO models Financial and strategic advantages for employers Best practices to overcome challenges […]
