5 Ways to Manage Your Health Care Costs in 2026
Health care costs, and consequently employee benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years, and they’re
not slowing down.
5 Mental Health Benefits That Employees Use
Mental health resources are highly desired among employees, but workers aren’t always satisfied with the benefits their employers offer or may not know how to use them effectively.
5 Ways to Prioritize Year-Round Benefits Education
Open enrollment is one of the most important times of the year for employee benefits.
IRS Releases ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties for 2027
On May 4, 2026, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2027 related to the employer shared responsibility (“pay-or-play”) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Daybright Digest • May 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a final rule that exempts accountbased plans, such as health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health flexible spending accounts
(FSAs), from Medicare Part D disclosure requirements.
2026 Employee Benefits: Why Employer Health Strategies Are at a Turning Point
Employer-sponsored benefits are entering one of the most disruptive periods in more than a decade.
Bright Benefits Brief • April 2026
President Donald Trump recently launched TrumpRx.gov, a federally operated website to help individuals buy prescription medications at discounted cash prices.
Health Insurance Made Easy
Many people are unsure whether to go to an emergency room (ER) or an urgent care center when experiencing sudden
symptoms.
The Daybright Digest • April 2026
On March 9, 2026, the IRS released two proposed rules regarding Trump Accounts. Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-favored savings account for children under the age of 18 that will be available later in
2026.
Bright Benefits Brief • March 2026
The White House rolled out a health care plan as a broad framework to help Congress craft legislation to address health care cost challenges. The plan aims to lower prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums and redirect federal subsidies directly to Americans.