News

GLP-1 Drug Coverage Continues to Rise in Canada

May 22, 2025

A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated Canadian employer coverage and cost-control mechanisms surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs.

GLP-1 Drugs Responsible for Over Ten Percent of Annual Claims

May 22, 2025

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals updated U.S. employer coverage and claims representation surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs.

Gordon Hartogensis Receives 2025 Public Service Award

May 21, 2025

Gordon Hartogensis, Former Director of the PBGC, was awarded the 2025 Public Service Award by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Foundation's annual Washington Legislative Update event.

DOL Announces Enforcement Relief Regarding the 2024 Mental Health Parity Final Rule

May 16, 2025

IRS Modifies Procedure for Plan Sponsors to Request IRS Approval for Mortality Tables Used in Determining Present Value of Single-Employer DB Pension Plans

May 07, 2025

IRS Releases 2026 HSA, HDHP, and HRA Inflation Adjusted Amounts

May 01, 2025

PBGC Releases 2023 Pension Insurance Data Tables

April 25, 2025

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Awarded a Top Workplace 2025 Honor

April 16, 2025

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has been recognized as one of Southeast Wisconsin’s Top Workplaces by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

IRS Seeks Recommendations for 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan

April 07, 2025

DOL Releases Q&As on ERISA’s Annual Funding Notice Requirements Following SECURE 2.0

April 04, 2025

Financial Stress Takes a Toll on Workers: How Employers Can Help

April 02, 2025

April 2 is National Employee Benefits Day, celebrated annually to recognize those working in employee benefits and the important role they play in their colleagues’ well-being. The 2025 theme is Future-Ready Financial Well-Being: Empowering Employees and Organizations Today, for Tomorrow. To recognize the importance of this topic, the International Foundation is sharing a preview of data from the soon-to-be- released report, Workplace Wellness and Financial Education: 2025 Survey Report.

Government of Canada Makes Announcements on Funding Streams Under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy

March 19, 2025

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability; Comments Due April 11

March 14, 2025

Introducing the Wellness Alliance

March 03, 2025

Two of the most recognized and influential professional associations in the wellness industry, the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) and the National Wellness Institute (NWI), have officially merged to form the Wellness Alliance.

IRS Issues Guidance on Alternative Health Coverage Reporting Method

February 24, 2025

HHS Rescinds Guidance on Gender Affirming Care, Civil Rights, and Patient Privacy

February 21, 2025

OSFI Issues Revised Regulatory Filing Instruction Guides and Forms

February 06, 2025

PBGC Proposes Improvements to Rules on Recoupment of Benefit Overpayments

January 21, 2025

PBGC Proposes Changes to Regulations on Premiums and Termination of Single-Employer Plans

January 21, 2025

Departments Issue 2024 MHPAEA Report to Congress and FY 2023 Enforcement Fact Sheet

January 17, 2025