Federal law mandates health plans to report premium costs, drug use, and spending via the CAA’s RxDC program. Carriers handle reporting for insured plans, but employers may need to assist. This 2026 overview covers carrier approaches, surveys, deadlines, and where employer input is required.
Tech Team Updates for February 2026
February 25, 2026Carrier Infertility Overview
February 24, 2026TrumpRx Drug Site Launched After Brief Delay
February 20, 2026CAA RxDC Reporting – Carrier Approaches, Surveys, and Deadlines
February 18, 2026Newborn Coverage by Carrier
February 13, 2026FEATURED ARTICLE
Virtual Health Platforms vs. Telemedicine: Understanding The Trends
Learn the difference between virtual health platforms and telemedicine. Discover how these digital healthcare tools work and how brokers can position them as key client benefits.
Word & Brown Launches Smarter Search in Forms & Docs
Word & Brown has released an upgrade to the Forms & Docs search tool on wordandbrown.com, giving brokers a faster, more intuitive way to find what they need.
Tech Team Updates for September 2025
The Tech Team Updates for this month offer more news you can use concerning Ease and its transition to Employee Navigator (EN), which is continuing throughout 2025.
Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options
The Affordable Care Act requires Medical Loss Ratio rebates when health plans fall short of required minimum spending on care and activities to improve the quality of care. Get details on 2024 rebates due in September in Paul Roberts’s new column.
California Law Fertility and IVF Coverage
California’s infertility and IVF mandate for fully insured plans just got a last-minute extension to January 1, 2026. The Legislature approved the change via a late-June budget trailer bill. Here’s what benefits professionals need to know about the delay — and what hasn’t changed.
Kaiser Permanente Plus - KP Plus - Available for 2026 Quoting 10/1
Competitively priced KP Plus plans offer members access to top-rated care from Kaiser Permanente plus licensed providers outside the Kaiser Permanente network.
Medicare Part D Notices - What Brokers Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices are due October 14, 2025. IRA changes and a new CMS test impact employer plans. Fully insured carriers handle statuses, but self-funded and level-funded employers must confirm theirs. Resources are available to assist fully-insured clients.