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

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

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

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Radion Health, Inc. (Radion), a managing general underwriter (MGU), specializing in healthcare coverage for small and midsize ... 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

How a modernized health plan lowered total cost of care and improved employee experience

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Like any innovative startup, the copay-only Surest® health ... 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

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

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

Workers and employers face higher health insurance costs

A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage. Read More

Most employers offer mental health care benefits: that doesn’t mean they’re effective

While most employers offer mental health care coverage as part of their health insurance packages, major gaps in care exist. According to new research, many employers aren’t sure how mental health ... Read More