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ICHRA got a new name: CHOICE Arrangements
CMS and the SBA announced CHOICE Arrangements, an employer-funded health benefit that allows employers to give employees tax-free contributions to purchase the health insurance of their choice. Sound familiar? It should.
ICHRA
What’s new for open enrollment 2027?
Projections for 2027 renewal rates are already drawing attention. As agents and employers anticipate the impact on 2027 open enrollment, here are three reports / headlines to watch and how to navigate them.
ICHRA
Brokers: Your ICHRA growth moment is here
Recently, I joined Brad Rocque, vice president of enterprise accounts, E&I at eHealth, and Lisa Collins, co-founder and partner at WCK Health Group, to discuss how brokers can strategically leverage ICHRA to help clients navigate rising healthcare ...
ICHRA
What can employers do in the face of skyrocketing healthcare costs?
Just six months ago, when I stepped into my role as CEO for a health benefits payments company, my team and I had one thing on our minds: a shared mission to put control back into the hands of the consumer. We are living in a time when ...
ICHRA
The biggest ICHRA news of the year (so far)
This year has been one of colliding pressures that are changing the healthcare landscape. We’ve seen this in new regulations, market ups and downs, and growing interest in AI. Medical health plans are projecting the highest medical cost increase in ...
ICHRA
Why are employers turning to alternative health insurance models?
Recently, our team had the pleasure of attending The Conference Board’s Employee Health Care Conference in San Diego, where we spent days sharing our journey to better health benefits models and listening to the stories of our peers. Most ...
Nexben News
Transforming health benefits through new executive leadership
The willingness and ability to transform are critical not only to an organization’s success but also to the customers it serves. Transformation ignites new ideas, sparks meaningful conversations, and, when done thoughtfully, can change entire ...
ICHRA
ICHRA in the real world: What is a defined contribution plan?
Let’s answer the question “What is a defined contribution plan?” without the jargon, corporate speak, and compliance terminology. By the end of this 5-minute read, you’ll be able to speak fluent ICHRA and break down what a defined contribution ...
Health Insurance
Top 5 Defined Contribution Blog Posts Every Broker Should Read
Defined contribution was one of the biggest benefits storylines of 2025, and brokers who can explain it clearly are earning more trust during renewals and getting more meetings with prospective clients. Employers want cost control, employees want ...
ICHRA
3 Ways Nexben Makes Defined Contribution Benefits Easy for Brokers
As 2026 approaches, it’s clear that the health benefits landscape has evolved. Traditional one-size-fits-all group plans no longer meet the needs of today’s workforce. Defined contribution health benefits, particularly Individual Coverage Health ...