Health Insurance News Is Now A Good Time For Employers To Offer Self Funded Health Benefit Programs

NJ employers explore self-funded health plans to save

U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5% in 2026, exceeding $17,000 per employee, the global professional services firm AON recently reported. This marks the third consecutive year ... Read More

Exclusive: Americans waiting for Obamacare subsidies delay or drop health insurance

Officials from several U.S. states say Americans relying on subsidies to afford Obamacare health insurance are holding off on enrolling as they face 2026 premium hikes that could more than double, ... Read More

NAIC meeting warns: Level-funded plans could destabilize health insurance

Level-funded health plans are growing in popularity as small-group employers look to save money on their workers’ health coverage. In addition, level-funded plans are attractive because they are ... Read More

Savvos Health Launches Direct Pay Health Plan — Delivering Savings for Self-Funded Employers

The future is direct pay. SmartPay replaces claims with real-time payments, giving employers control, better pricing, and a better experience for employees.” — Lou Morin, CEO of Savvos Health. UTAH, ... Read More

Amid health insurance unpredictability, off-exchange plans offer a secret path to stability

There are storm clouds on the horizon for the health insurance market. As has been widely covered, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed by Congress earlier this year contained a big disappointment ... Read More

Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years

The Difference Card reports a significant health insurance cost increase is expected in 2026, challenging employers to manage budgets while maintaining employee benefits. Read More

Self-funded health benefits: How hamburgers can help you differentiate between TPAs and ASOs

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When it comes to self-funded health benefits, companies ... Read More

Get Ready for a Triple Whammy Health Insurance Price Increase in 2026: Here's How Much More You'll Pay

Group health insurance is getting more expensive for employers, new research shows. Companies may raise deductibles, copays, or the amount taken from your paycheck to offset rising costs. Your plan ... Read More

Local employers recognized for high-quality, low-cost health benefit plans

Three Mesa County employers were awarded last week for their health benefits plans’ leading in quality and affordability. Recipients were selected by Health Rosetta, a public benefit corporation that ... Read More

Great American Insurance Group Expands Specialty P&C Portfolio with New Employer Health Benefits Business

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Radion Health, Inc. (Radion), a managing general underwriter (MGU), specializing in healthcare ... Read More

A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?

If it seems like your health insurance bill is rising faster than your paycheck, you're not mistaken. The average cost for a family health insurance plan offered through the workplace was $26,993 in ... Read More