The oldest Gen Z workers and youngest Millennials who are just entering the workforce face a steep learning curve when selecting group health coverage and are increasingly turning to apps, the internet, and family for advice, according to a new report. The survey by Justworks and The Harris Poll found that the youngest workers experience the greatest stress during open enrollment, lean heavily on AI tools and social media for guidance, and rarely ask their employer's HR team

Applicable large employers face a familiar but unforgiving task each winter: reporting their group health coverage details to the IRS. With key Affordable Care Act filing deadlines falling in early 2026, employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees should already be reviewing records, reconciling data, and preparing required forms to avoid penalties. ACA reporting is largely about accuracy and timing, and problems often stem from waiting too long to pull informati

Employers are heading into what may be one of the most challenging years for managing group health costs. The new report by Business Group on Health (BGH) outlines developments that will shape next year's benefits environment. Rising medical and pharmacy spending, a rapidly changing policy landscape, and increased pressure for innovation may pressure employers to revisit long-standing strategies and consider new ones. Below are six trends the report predicts will affect healt