Employers are using ICHRAs to shift risk from unpredictable group plans to the broader individual market. "This approach allows employers to reduce exposure to high-cost claims while staying compliant with ACA requirements," says this benefits tech founder.
Soaring healthcare costs are affecting organizations across industries and sizes—and small to medium-sized businesses are being particularly hard-hit, found a new study. How are they responding?
The survey also noted that 34% of firms require lifestyle or clinical support programs in order for employees to receive GLP-1 agonists for weight loss.
"Running a DC plan can be challenging, but when done correctly, the difference it can make to participants is truly life changing," the Mercer report states.
The U.S. labor market is slowing, but attention to AI talent is surging, even as other areas contract, creating both challenges and opportunities for HR leaders.
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