Press Room
Is your next story covering an employee benefits-related topic? You’ve come to the right place. For over 60 years, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has provided objective, in-depth employee benefits research and information. We love connecting media with difficult-to-find benefits survey data and subject matter experts to provide additional background.
Press Releases
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Cancer Care Spend Is on the Rise for U.S. EmployersSeptember 24, 2025
A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals increased U.S. employer spending on cancer/oncology care as well as common steerage techniques used to contain costs.
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Work-Life Balance, Talent Attraction and Retention Top Reasons to Offer Flexible Work ArrangementsSeptember 03, 2025
Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer flexible work benefits according to new data from the International Foundation.
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Employers Project 10% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2026August 14, 2025
U.S. employers project a median health care cost increase of 10% for 2026, according to new survey results from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Nationally Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces Award WinnerJuly 16, 2025
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has been recognized as a National Top Workplaces winner for the nonprofit industry.
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GLP-1 Drug Coverage Continues to Rise in CanadaMay 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.
In the News
- Health Plans Will Cost More in 2026. Here’s What Businesses Are Doing About It
MSN.com - The Workplace Gap: Supporting Parents Of School-Aged Kids And Teens
Forbes - Washington Health Insurance Premiums to Soar in 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Expiring Tax Credits
Yahoo! News - Where the Blockbuster Weight Loss Drug Market Stands Today — And What’s Coming Next
MSN.com - The Ageing Society Turning to Its Elderly Workers Newsweek
- No, the Era of Student Loan Forgiveness Isn’t Over. Here’s Why
Yahoo! Finance - 10 Things You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts
MSN.com - Women’s Health At Work: An Untapped Competitive Advantage For CEOs
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Research Reports
The International Foundation's research team takes trending topics in all areas of employee benefits and provides an in-depth look at the benefits employers are offering and the trends shaping the workplace. Members of the media can contact us directly to obtain complimentary copies of survey reports.
Health Care Costs Pulse Survey: 2026 Cost Trend
This pulse survey is designed to help plan sponsors navigate the changing landscape and to learn about considerations for U.S. employers regarding health care costs for the coming year.
Flexible Work and Part-Time Benefits: 2025 Survey Report
This report details flexible work arrangements, including part-time work arrangements and remote work for U.S. corporate and public employers.
GLP-1 Drugs: 2025 Surveys | U.S. Results | Canadian Results
These reports explore how employers are approaching coverage and decision-making related to GLP-1 medications, traditionally used to treat diabetes and support weight loss.
Employee Benefits Survey: 2024 Survey Report
This survey report is the ninth in a series examining employee benefit offerings from corporations, public employers and multiemployer benefit plans across the United States.
Press Contact
Credentialed media may contact the Communications Team for expert sources to interview as well as survey data access, press passes to conferences and other information.
Anne Patterson
(262) 373-7614
[email protected]
Cara McMullin
(262) 373-7634
[email protected]
Rebecca Plier
(262) 373-7691
[email protected]
Topics Covered
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Benefit Plans
- SECURE Act 2.0
- No Surprises Act
- ACA Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Care Costs
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Leave
- Obesity Care Benefits (GLP-1s)
- ESG Investments
- Pension Funding
- Menopause Benefits
- Wellness Initiatives
- Mental Health at Work
- Family-Forming Benefits
- Phased Retirement Programs
- Self-Funded Health Plans
- Cybersecurity for Benefit Plans
- 401(k) Forfeitures
- FMLA
- Prescription Drug Plans
- PBM Contracting
- Substance Use Disorder Benefits
- Dependent Audits
- EAPs