week: We sit down with Dr. Eric Bricker for an in-depth discussion on a rapidly growing trend in health care, Direct Primary Care, or DPC. Dr. Bricker is an internal medicine physician and former Co-Founder and Chief Medical...

This week: Health insurance premiums for January 2026 renewals are coming in higher than many employers expected, especially in the fully insured small group market. In this week’s discussion, we break down why rates are...

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As we head into the holiday, we want to say how truly thankful we are for those of you who’ve taken the time to read Benefits Weekly over the past few months. This has been a bit of a passion project...

Most people in employee benefits talk about “Section 213(d) expenses,” but few have ever seen the actual definition behind the term. This article breaks down what 213(d) really says, why it matters for FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs, and...

Few employee benefits deliver a better return than the Flexible Spending Account. FSAs save employees money on healthcare expenses – and save employers even more through reduced payroll taxes. In most cases, this benefit doesn’t...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act just gave working parents a major win. Starting in 2026, the annual Dependent Care Account limit jumps from $5,000 to $7,500 – the first big increase in decades. This 50% boost means bigger tax...

week: For small employers with fewer than 20 employees, a Medicare Premium Reimbursement Arrangement (MPRA) can be a game changer. This compliant strategy lets businesses reimburse Medicare-eligible employees for their Part B...

This week: We’ve rounded up all the updated benefits numbers for 2026. We’ll cover the new contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs, and DCAs; the updated cost-sharing limits for HDHP and non-HDHP plans; Medicare premiums and cost...