Week of May 23 2025 - SSG Insights

What is Your Stress Level?

Stress is common and healthy; it’s your body’s way of responding to threats, challenges and demands. Understanding the difference between good and bad stress is crucial for maintaining a balanced and productive life. Learn more in this infographic.

Federal Agencies Announce Pause in Enforcement of 2024 Mental Health Parity Rule

On May 15, 2025, The ‘Departments’ issued an anticipated nonenforcement policy regarding the 2024 Final Rule implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). While this news is welcome relief for plan sponsors of group health plans, the nonenforcement policy merely simplifies and does not eliminate entirely the requirement for conducting a comparative analysis.

Health Plans Must Expand Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening for 2026

Effective for plan years beginning in 2026, most health plans and health insurance issuers will be required to expand their first-dollar coverage for preventive care for women to include additional breast cancer imaging or testing. This Legal Update summarizes this new coverage requirement.

JUNE WEBINAR: New Developments in Tax Favored Accounts

Attend our upcoming webinar to learn about the growing range of consumer directed health plan options available to employers and employees.