That change could create new ways for plan employers to get into trouble.

Their problems with collections could give employers room to negotiate.

The authors make the case that employers and benefits professionals have a responsibility to make the system work better.

Is health coverage affordable? Depends on who you ask.

Given recent increased litigation and its impact on the regulatory environment, benefits consultants and plan sponsors should rethink their past decisions to simply comply with the No Surprises Act (NSA).

It is important for benefits professionals, especially those who administer or sponsor self-funded plans, to understand the NSA's provisions.

HSAs are still widely misunderstood, which provides advisors and sponsors with an opportunity to educate participants about their benefits.