Week of January 16 2026 - SSG Insights

5 Common Misconceptions About Self-Funded Plans

As health care costs continue to rise, more employers are exploring self-funded health plans as an alternative to traditional fully insured models. This SSG Insight debunks five common myths surrounding self-funded health plans.

Fertility Benefits on the Rise

The market for employer-provided fertility benefits is entering a period of expansion, driven largely by regulatory guidance and strong evidence that these benefits are important for employee attraction and retention. This SSG Insight previews what to expect in 2026.

Trump Administration Proposes Improvements to Health Plan Transparency Requirements

The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released a proposed rule to improve price transparency disclosure requirements for non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers.