Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed on Tuesday. Setting the stage for a potential showdown between the pharmaceutical industry and RFK Jr.

By being prepared and implementing strategic solutions, employers can mitigate some of the financial pressures that may arise from the IRA, ensuring that their employees and retirees are better protected from the ripple effects of this landmark legislation.

The American Benefits Council found most voters back current rules, while America's Health Insurance Plans found bipartisan support.

The IRS has expanded the list of preventive care benefits for high-deductible health plans allowing for coverage without meeting deductibles and enabling tax deductions and reimbursements through health accounts.

California voters have approved Proposition 34, a measure from an apartment trade group that aimed to restrict spending by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which has bankrolled several rent control initiatives and criticized the measure as unconstitutional revenge. The Associated Press called the initiative Wednesday evening. According to the California Secretary of State, the measure is ahead 50.8% ...

The survey results suggest that employers should provide comprehensive offerings for increasingly diverse workforce health needs.