Human Interest: A New Retirement Solution for Broker Partners

On February 24, 2026

We’re excited to share a new addition to our ExpressLink partner list — Human Interest, a 401(k) and 403(b) provider that helps small and medium-sized businesses offer low-cost, high-quality retirement plans to their employees.

On February 18, 2026

SummaCare is making you aware of an issue that is sporadic and not widespread but that can be confusing and frustrating. The Cleveland Clinic (CC) is having issues with verifying member eligibility. SummaCare has confirmed that the eligibility files they transmit are accurate, indicating that the issue appears to be on the Cleveland Clinic side. […]

On February 17, 2026

HR leaders are facing pressure to adapt to new workforce realities, from compliance crackdowns to talent shortages. These trends aren’t just predictions; they’re the focus areas forward-thinking employers are already prioritizing.

On February 10, 2026

Employers with self-insured medical plans (including health care FSAs, HRAs, and level funded arrangements) must update their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) by February 16, 2026, to include additional protections for certain substance use disorder (SUD) records. For employers sponsoring fully insured medical plans, the insurers are responsible for updating the NPP. In 2024, federal regulators […]

On February 3, 2026

SmartShopper Email to Group Officials and Webinar Reminder Topic: Product News | Companies: Medical Mutual | Segment: 51-99, 100+, MEWA Beginning early this week, group officials in the 100+ and 1-99 market segments, including MEWA and Balanced Solutions, will receive an email regarding the newly relaunched SmartShopper program—a tool that helps members compare prices at in-network […]

On February 3, 2026

Federal attention on the pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) sector has increased markedly in recent weeks. On January 22, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) for fiscal year 2026. This wide-ranging funding legislation includes multiple healthcare provisions, among them sweeping reforms aimed at PBM operations. The Senate passed the bill […]

Human Interest: A New Retirement Solution for Broker Partners

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