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How Much Does Small Business Healthcare Cost in 2027?
September 17, 2026
How Much Does Small Business Healthcare Cost in 2027?

Health insurance is often the second largest line item on a small business budget after payroll, and 2027 renewals are…

Start Planning Now for 2027 Healthcare Costs
August 26, 2026
Start Planning Now for 2027 Healthcare Costs

Health plan costs are projected to rise 9% in 2027, the highest medical cost trend in 17 years. This infographic…

Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode Four: Understanding the Challenges of Small Business Owners
May 22, 2026
Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode Four: Understanding the Challenges of Small Business Owners

Struggling with small business health insurance or employee benefits? Hear how one business owner built a sustainable benefits package from…

Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode Three: What Employers Need to Know About Benefits Regulatory Compliance Obligations
April 17, 2026
Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode Three: What Employers Need to Know About Benefits Regulatory Compliance Obligations

Learn employer compliance requirements for health benefits, including ACA, ERISA, and COBRA rules, risks, and how to avoid costly penalties

Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode Two: Group Health vs. ICHRA – What Options Do Employers Really Have?
March 9, 2026
Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode Two: Group Health vs. ICHRA – What Options Do Employers Really Have?

What health benefit options do employers have? Learn the differences between group health insurance and ICHRA and how to choose…

Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode One: Do Employee Benefits Matter?
February 12, 2026
Your Friends With Benefits Podcast – Episode One: Do Employee Benefits Matter?

What is the impact of employee benefits on retention? In this episode, we break down new data showing how medical…

Doing What’s Right For Employers and Employees
October 15, 2025
Doing What’s Right For Employers and Employees

In more than three decades in the health and benefits industry, I’ve operated under two simple, guiding principles: Do what’s…