by Matt Waugh | Jul 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Senate’s July 2026 healthcare bills could quietly reshape your next group plan renewal—especially for businesses with 25 to 125 employees. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of which of the eleven bills actually matter, and what you should do about it now.
by Matt Waugh | Jul 23, 2026 | Benefits Compliance, Employee Benefits, group health, NY Group Health
Navigating the NYC Commuter Benefits Law doesn’t have to be complicated—but with 2026 contribution limits and employee thresholds in play, it’s easy to trip up. This plain-English guide breaks down exactly who must comply, how to count your qualifying employees, and what it all means for your business.
by Matt Waugh | Jun 30, 2026 | Employee Benefits, group health, health insurance, National health plans, self funded, self insured, Uncategorized
If your business has employees scattered across multiple states, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts just made a change that could shake up your benefits strategy—theyre dropping national PPO and EPO plans for small groups. The good news? A modern self funded health plan can fill that gap, often at a lower cost than the coverage youre losing.
by Matt Waugh | Jun 22, 2026 | Employee Benefits, group health, health insurance, self funded, self insured, startup benefits
Think benefits are something you’ll deal with later? For most startups, the right startup health insurance and group health plan actually pays for itself—helping you win top talent, keep your team happy, and stay ahead of compliance rules that switch on as you grow. Here’s how to build your first health plan from scratch.
by Matt Waugh | Jun 22, 2026 | Benefits Compliance, compliance, Employee Benefits, group health, Health Reform
Managing your company’s group health plan shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Heading into 2026, rising enforcement, new PBM transparency rules, and a growing patchwork of state mandates are making employee benefits compliance trickier than ever. This survival guide breaks every obligation down into plain English and a predictable annual calendar, so you can stay ahead of every deadline with confidence.