by NYBEST | Jun 15, 2026 | News
PwC’s annual medical trend report projects that the commercial healthcare cost trend is expected to rise to 9% in 2027, the highest figure in 17 years. It’s driven in part by increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) billing tools by providers. The medical... by NYBEST | Jun 1, 2026 | News
On May 29, 2026, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2026-24 to provide inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2027. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year. These... by NYBEST | May 18, 2026 | News
More than 1 in 5 Americans have diagnosable mental disorders at some point in their lives, yet only about half of those individuals receive professional mental health treatment. One major determinant of an individual’s access to mental health care is whether he or she... by NYBEST | May 4, 2026 | News
Throughout the year, employees are likely to run into issues with their benefits. These may include denied claims, billing issues or questions about coverage. While plan details and coverage vary by insurer, employees often encounter similar concerns regardless of... 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...