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Despite proving at trial that the airline favored ESG goals in its 401(k) plan, the plaintiff failed to show that this resulted in financial losses, according to Judge Reed O'Conner of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Melissa discusses the crucial need for effective, culturally sensitive benefits translation and communication, as well as why establishing trust and creating connections with employees matters now, more than ever.

"This is going to be a fundamental shift in the program, because we're going to move away from that upfront discount program to a post-purchase rebate," said Dr. Urshlila Shah, former chief pharmacy officer at St. Joseph's Health in Paterson.

"We have seen a surge in federal agency enforcement, new rulemaking and litigation, as well as ongoing state developments that both challenge and reinforce these federal efforts," Laura Hancock, ERISA compliance and state law attorney for Lockton, wrote in a new report.

Benefits professionals must not only react to high-cost claims, but recognize red flags early and implement cost containment strategies before those claims escalate.

About half of exchange users are self-employed or associated with small businesses.