employee benefits
March 18, 2026
Employers Should Start Preparing for 2026 RxDC Reporting
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting is referred to as the prescription drug data collection (RxDC report). The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2026, covering data for 2025. ...
March 10, 2026
TrumpRx FAQs
TrumpRX is a newly launched federal website intended to help Americans access lower prices on select prescription medications by showcasing discounted cash pay options negotiated directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Unlike a traditional pharmacy or insurance integrated tool, TrumpRx does not process insurance and does not function like a standard drug dispensing platform; instead, it displays...
January 29, 2026
Improving Employee Health Care Literacy
Low health literacy is quite common in the United States. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills, which means many adults have difficulty understanding drug labels, following prescription instructions or identifying credible health care resources. Given today’s complex health care system, health care literacy has...
December 30, 2025
Calculating FMLA Leave During Holiday Weeks
Holiday weeks can pose an extra administrative challenge to employers with employees on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition to their regular FMLA obligations, employers must figure out how to calculate employees’ leave use when the leave coincides with a holiday. FMLA regulations and an opinion letter from the...
November 17, 2025
Trends Shaping 2026 Employee Benefits
Understanding the latest employee benefits trends can help organizations plan ahead and offer a benefits package that meets the evolving needs of workers. Here are five trends shaping benefits in 2026: As the workforce’s needs continue to evolve, so must the benefits that companies offer to remain relevant and meaningful to employees. Every workplace is...
