by NYBEST | Apr 20, 2026 | News
Employers are increasingly challenged to manage rising health care costs while supporting a workforce with unique health needs. Traditional health care spending approaches, often focused on responding to claims after costs are incurred, offer limited opportunities to... by NYBEST | Apr 6, 2026 | News
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that provides for the temporary extension of employer-sponsored group health coverage for employees and their family members (qualified beneficiaries) in certain situations. COBRA coverage is... by NYBEST | Mar 23, 2026 | News
Although long insulated from employers’ cost-cutting efforts because of their low price, the rising cost of health coverage is now affecting dental benefits, according to industry experts. Troubled by high rates of inflation in their medical plans, some employers are... by NYBEST | Mar 10, 2026 | News
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... by NYBEST | Feb 23, 2026 | News
On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a federally operated website to help individuals buy prescription medications at discounted cash prices. The website boasts savings for popular GLP-1s, including the Wegovy pill and injection,... by NYBEST | Feb 9, 2026 | News
Employers should stay alert to several important compliance developments that will shape the design and administration of health plans in 2026. Notably, in 2026, many organizations subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirement will first use the...