These individual health reimbursement arrangements provide more freedom and flexibility to employees while stabilizing costs for employers and allowing them to offer coverage to employees that otherwise wouldn't be feasible.

If finalized, gig companies such as Uber and Lyft will need to clarify when workers should be classified as independent contractors who are in business for themselves or employees who are entitled to benefits.

For millions of families living with chronic diseases or other debilitating conditions, inflation is proving a punishing scourge that could be harmful to their health.