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When asked about their top three priorities for the coming year, plan sponsors reported a near equal focus on financial wellness for participants (39%), followed closely by ensuring regulatory compliance (37%) and reducing costs (36%) in their plan.
The complaint said that Community Insurance Co., a plaintiff in the case, unlawfully registered and used the “Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield” name in May 2025 — causing confusion in legal proceedings, with at least 10 lawsuits being incorrectly served.
The survey also noted that 34% of firms require lifestyle or clinical support programs in order for employees to receive GLP-1 agonists for weight loss.