Employee-Paid

Members of Congress want to know if the health market shift is a problem. The GAO says just measuring the shift is a problem.

For part-time workers, the health benefits access rate fell to 25% this year.

The federal No Surprises Act now requires health care providers and health insurers like Georgia Blue to take disputes over some out-of-network claims for insured patients to "independent dispute resolution" services rather than sending big bills to the patients.

Employer plans that make participants try preferred drugs first would have to allow for appeals and exceptions.

The "Informed Choice" program may cut costs for patients who see doctors with high quality and affordability scores.

The Medicare benefits bill could have a big indirect effect on what employer plans choose to cover.