Last Week the DOL, Today Congress: PBM Transparency and Compensation Disclosure Requirements As we told you on Friday, the DOL released proposed regulations requiring PBMs to disclose up to 8 “types” of compensation streams to a self-insured group health plan in accordance with ERISA’s section 408(b)(2)(B) Compensation Disclosure requirements (which you can read here, along with a […]

DOL Regulations Confirm That PBMs Are Subject to ERISA’s Compensation Disclosure Requirements On Thursday, Jan. 29th, the Department of Labor (DOL) finally released long-awaited proposed regulations implementing – and clarifying – important aspects of the 408(b)(2)(B) Compensation Disclosure requirements.  In short, these proposed rules clarify – and confirm – that Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and any other service provider […]

New President & COO brings senior and benefits industry expertise to NIH’s leadership team January 27, 2026 – DES MOINES, IOWA. NIH is a fast‑growing consulting firm specializing in healthcare design, data, pharmacy, and analytics, helping employers better manage healthcare costs while improving care quality and access to personalized services for their employees. NIH has named […]

Mount Laurel, NJ – December 2, 2025 — The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA) today announced the release of the second edition of its 2025 Insights That Matter: HVBA DIR Poll Report — presenting new findings from the most recent tranche of Daily Industry Report (DIR) polls — including Polls 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. This […]