Core and Group Health

U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg ruled last week that the courts should use North Carolina law when reviewing a worker's long-term disability insurance claim, not California law, because the insurer, Life Insurance Company of North America, made it clear that North Carolina law should apply.

For the government, the cost of an employer plan enrollee is about 37% of the cost of a Medicaid enrollee.

Health care Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings rose by one-third from January through March, from nine in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 12 in the first quarter of this year.

The virtual health care company will participate in the pharmacy benefit manager's Weight Engage program, which brings together benefit navigation, behavioral coaching and access to clinically appropriate care to help people stay informed, engaged and supported throughout their weight-management journey.

While 75% of employers believe they are doing enough to help manage medical costs, only 46% of employees agree.

A new draft regulation would let employers offer the coverage through excepted benefits products.