The Treasury and Labor officials will work with HHS officials on everything from drug costs to surprise billing.

The proposal would affect Medicare plans directly, and CMS is asking for comments on how it might affect employer plans.

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer also introduced a federal fertility benefits mandate bill.

While use of GLP-1s might cut bariatric surgery costs, covering anti-obesity medications in 2023 added 4.8 percentage points to the average plan's prescription spending increase.

A team of investigators found that health plans corrected or removed just 38% of the inaccurate entries within about a year, instead of 90 days required by federal law.

The ERISA Industry Committee wonders what will happen if the federal rules change.

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

Supporters say it can help the members free themselves from state requirements that drive up the costs, while opponents argue that the arrangements will weaken the fully insured market, by luring away the healthiest individuals and groups.