Businesses are being let down by the insurance industry—and their employees are already paying the price. With healthcare premiums likely to increase by 9% in 2025, many employers are being backed into a corner.

The end of the year is commonly when businesses review and renew their benefits offering. Open enrollment season is the perfect time for employers to look at their current benefits package, assess employee needs, and explore new options.

When your business meets the criteria for applicable large employers, you’ll find yourself in a whole new world of compliance considerations. From reporting requirements to potential tax penalties, ALE status can have a big impact on the day-to-day operations of your company. 

Telehealth is changing healthcare. What was once more of a niche service is now becoming a normal part of healthcare—and, for many, the preferred channel for personalized care.

Learn everything you need to know about Open Enrollment for your business, from when it takes place to how to avoid penalties. Find out how Planstin can help you find your employees' health plans.

A critical factor that determines your obligations under the ACA is your status as an Applicable Large Employer (ALE). If you are unsure if your business qualifies as an ALE, you’re not alone. 

Employees in the US are using telehealth more than ever—mostly because people need flexible healthcare options that fit into their lives. Even doctors see the benefits of virtual healthcare, with more than 70% of physicians reporting using telehealth in 2023—nearly 3 times higher than 2018.

Many small business owners assume they cannot afford to offer benefits to their employees, often due to how expensive traditional health insurance is. With the right strategy, any business can offer benefits.

The cost of employee turnover can be staggering, with companies spending thousands on hiring and training new employees, not to mention the hidden costs of lost productivity and decreased morale.