Strategic Benefits Planning Becomes Key to Small Business Success
Smart small business owners are turning employee benefits from cost centers into competitive advantages for retention.
Health Insurance
New Federal Rule Makes Plan Pricing Data Easier to Find
HHS just proposed changes that could finally make comparing healthcare plan costs straightforward for employers.
Last Chance: Small Business Health Insurance Special Deal
NY small businesses have until December 15th to grab group health plans with just 2 employees—no employer contribution required.
Last-Minute Group Health Insurance Deal for Small NY Businesses
ACA special enrollment ends December 15—here's how NY businesses with just 2 employees can get top-tier group health plans.
Why Employer Health Costs Are Surging in 2025—and How Small & Mid-Size Businesses Can Push Back During Renewal Season
Employer health costs jumped again in 2025, with family premiums near $27,000. Here’s what’s driving the surge—and concrete steps SMBs can take now on plan design, funding, pharmacy strategy, and employee education to regain control before renewal.
What New York’s Essential Plan Changes Mean for Employers and Their Teams
New York will cut 450,000 residents from its Essential Plan in 2026 due to federal funding changes. For employers, this could increase demand for company health benefits and reshape recruitment, retention, and employee financial wellness.
Understanding Child Health Plus in New York: A Guide for Working Families
When it comes to employer-sponsored benefits, most conversations focus on the employee — but what about their children?
In New York State, Child Health Plus (CHPlus) offers affordable, comprehensive coverage to children under 19, regardless of whether the parent receives health insurance through work. If you're an employee, HR