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Ancillary Benefits: Making Smart Choices Post-Enrollment

Open enrollment is over, but many Long Island employers are discovering gaps in their ancillary benefit selections. Understanding cost transparency and utilization trends can help you optimize these plans before next year's renewal.

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Making the Most of Your Dental Benefits in 2026

Cost transparency requirements and preventive care trends are reshaping dental benefits. Long Island employers can help employees maximize coverage while controlling premium costs through strategic plan design.

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Small Business Confidence Climbs Despite Hiring Headwinds

A new Vistage survey shows small business confidence hitting 96.9 in Q4, up from 95.5 last quarter. But 59% of employers plan workforce expansion while facing the tightest job market in years, with just one candidate for every open position.

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Overseas Contractors Help Long Island Firms Beat Talent Drought

Small businesses are turning to global talent to fill critical roles as 89% of hiring employers report few qualified local applicants. New data reveals which strategies work—and which compliance issues to watch.

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ACA Premium Spike Puts Group Plans Back in Spotlight

Individual ACA premiums jumped 26% for 2026, making employer-sponsored group coverage more attractive than ever for recruiting and retaining talent on Long Island.

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ICHRA Sounds Simple, But Long Island Employers Should Think Twice

Individual Coverage HRAs promise flexibility and cost savings, but many small businesses discover hidden pitfalls after switching. Employees lose group negotiating power and professional guidance when selecting plans.

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HSA Options Expand for Bronze and Catastrophic Plans

Starting in 2026, all Bronze and Catastrophic ACA marketplace plans can pair with Health Savings Accounts, giving Long Island employers new cost-effective options for high-deductible health plans with tax advantages.