Last year, the drug industry trade group sued the government, claiming the program violated the Constitution by giving too much power to federal regulators and imposing excessive fines on companies that refuse to negotiate.
Starting this year, federal employees can choose plans that cover several fertility services, including up to $25,000 annually for in vitro fertilization procedures and up to three artificial insemination cycles each year.
Informing workers about retirement savings options and encouraging the use of retirement advisors can go a long way toward helping employees be in a better financial position for retirement, according to a new survey.
The 2018 rule sought to expand opportunities for smaller employers to join together to serve as the sponsor of a single, multiemployer health plan but was never implemented after a court ruling blocked it.
In a decision that is likely headed to the Supreme Court, a federal judge ruled that North Carolina and West Virginia state health plans must end policies that exclude coverage for gender-affirming medical care.
Despite an uncertain economic environment, retirement plan participant outcomes thrived in 2023, bolstered by strong growth in employee contributions, according to a preview of Vanguard's annual "How America Saves" report.
The Senate committee criticized UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty, who "months in can't figure out how many people have had their data stolen," and for the company server not requiring "multifactor authentication" for access.
Most doses of Zepbound have limited availability because of "demand increase for the drug," while only the highest dose of Wegovy is available, with remaining doses in short supply for a duration "to be determined," says the FDA.
Walmart, citing "lack of profitability," announced plans to close all 51 of its health centers in five states, while the retailer will continue to operate its 4,600 pharmacies and more than 3,000 Vision centers.
Employers can help employees save by automating and incentivizing emergency savings, but it's key to customize messaging that is unique to a specific employee demographic to increase the likelihood of them taking action.
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