Inflation and the cost of health insurance continue to be two of the biggest problems facing the nation’s small business owners, according to two reports issued this week by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy association.   “It’s no surprise that the cost of health insurance remains the number ...

Surprise billing requirements release date has been delayed until November, and final regulations regarding air ambulance services have been pushed back to March 2025.

Federal regulators have blocked two private sector enrollment websites from accessing consumer information through the federal Obamacare marketplace, citing “anomalous activity.” The unusual step comes as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is under the gun to curb unauthorized enrollment and switching of Affordable Care Act plans by rogue agents. The agency received more ...

The number of medical licenses in Nevada has surged during the last year, a trend the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners attributes in part to the state’s interstate licensing compact and other improved processes. As of July 1, the board’s data indicates that there are more than 16,700 medical licenses issued in Nevada — ...

The analysts estimated that the average cost for employer-sponsored care would top $16,000 per employee in 2025. This is notably higher than the increase employers felt between 2023 and 2024, which was 6.4% after they deployed cost-saving options like increasing employee cost-sharing.

The Chevron deference framework was overturned less than two months ago, reshaping the relationship between federal agencies and the judiciary. This ruling has implications for benefits professionals tasked with ensuring their organizations remain compliant in an evolving regulatory environment.