Benefits Sales Strategies

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is responding to criminal and civil requests from the US Department of Justice about its Medicare practices, the company said, confirming reports of probes that have added to mounting challenges for the largest US health insurer.

Here’s a breakdown of several provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill that will significantly reshape how benefits advisors guide clients on plan design, compliance and benefit strategy.

Uche offers insights into the current state of the industry, the trends she’s watching, and how industry leaders can - and should - use their influence and spending power to push true innovation in the industry.

Although more than one-third of self-funded employers now cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, 31% of this group are considering stopping coverage or are unsure about continuing coverage in the next 12 to 24 months.

Addressing the rising costs of dental care through value-based dental programs not only improves employee health but also enhances workplace productivity.

Less than half of Americans – 42% – indicated they feel prepared to navigate shifting financial challenges, including tariff-related cost increases, market volatility and concerns about a potential recession.