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12 Questions to Ask Before You Accept Your Health Insurance Renewal
September 29, 2026
12 Questions to Ask Before You Accept Your Health Insurance Renewal

A renewal number without an explanation isn't a number to accept at face value. These 12 questions, and the 26…

ICHRA Is Now CHOICE Arrangement: What the Name Change Means for Your Business
September 29, 2026
ICHRA Is Now CHOICE Arrangement: What the Name Change Means for Your Business

CMS and the SBA renamed ICHRA to CHOICE Arrangement on September 3, 2026. The benefit, the rules, and your compliance…

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…

HRA Council Report 2026: What CHOICE Arrangement (aka ICHRA) Growth Means for Your Business
September 4, 2026
HRA Council Report 2026: What CHOICE Arrangement (aka ICHRA) Growth Means for Your Business

Key Takeaways What the HRA Council Report Found A Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Arrangement, formerly ICHRA,…

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…

What is CoreChoice? Affordable Coverage for Business Owners Nationwide
July 29, 2026
What is CoreChoice? Affordable Coverage for Business Owners Nationwide

Key Takeaways The Coverage Gap That Small Business Owners Keep Running Into Health plan costs have climbed for years, but…

Choice Arrangement (aka ICHRA): Pros and Cons
May 26, 2026
Choice Arrangement (aka ICHRA): Pros and Cons

Key Takeaways When Choice Arrangement (aka ICHRA) launched on January 1, 2020, it entered the benefits market as a new…

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…

Decisely Platform Updates: Making ICHRA Simpler, Smarter, and More Supportive
October 27, 2025
Decisely Platform Updates: Making ICHRA Simpler, Smarter, and More Supportive

Transitioning from a traditional group health plan to an ICHRA model can feel overwhelming for employers and employees. From understanding…