Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH)

28/08/2026

Our friends at Epstein Becker Green highlight a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that could modernize how ERISA group health plans deliver required participant disclosures by expanding electronic communication options for plan administrators.

Read their summary: https://www.ebglaw.com/workforce-bulletin/fast-facts-about-the-dol-proposed-rule-for-electronic-disclosures-for-erisa-group-health-plans

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule (the “Proposed Rule”) that would offer group health plan administrators an additional safe harbor for electronically furnishing required group health plan disclosures to participants and beneficiaries.

27/08/2026

📽️ We’re Now on YouTube!

We’re excited to launch the official NEBGH YouTube Channel! Subscribe to stay connected with the latest updates, event highlights, educational content, community stories, and more. Don’t miss out on new videos designed to keep you informed and engaged with everything happening at NEBGH.

Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/

The Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) is a non-profit, emp...

26/08/2026

🚨 Agenda Now Available!

Join us at NEBGH Pharmacy Benefits 2026 on September 24, 2026 in Livingston, NJ, where we'll focus on the actions employers need to take now, not just the trends shaping the future.

Topics include:

✅ PBM transparency and governance
✅ Specialty drug and gene therapy readiness
✅ Pharmacy data and independent audits
✅ Employer experiences switching to transparent PBMs
✅ The evolving GLP-1 marketplace

Check out the newly released agenda and register today: https://lnkd.in/gajHNfQD

24/08/2026

The effects of cognitive decline may be hiding in plain sight.

As cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease increasingly affect employees, caregivers, and families, employers have an opportunity to better understand and address the impact on workforce wellbeing, productivity, and healthcare costs.

In the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' latest resource, NEBGH CEO Kim Thiboldeaux notes:
“The effects of cognitive decline may be hiding in plain sight, showing up through caregiving strain, productivity loss, and healthcare costs. As the workforce ages, employers should pay attention now and prepare for its growing impact.”

The brief explores why brain health belongs in workforce and benefits strategies and highlights practical steps organizations can take to support employees and caregivers while building a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Read the resource: https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/brain-health-and-cognitive-decline-supporting-employee-wellbeing-caregivers-and-workforce-performance/

Workforce brain health can shape how employees think, perform, cope with stress, and balance caregiving responsibilities—yet its impact is often goes unrecognized across productivity, absenteeism, healthcare costs, and workforce performance.

24/08/2026

📅 August 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Join us for The Missing Layer in Employer Healthcare, a webinar to explore why benefits utilization remains low despite growing investments in benefits technology and how employers can better support employees at critical moments of need.

🔗 Register: https://nebgh.org/event/the-missing-layer-in-employer-healthcare/

19/08/2026

AI is creating new possibilities in mental health support, but innovation must be paired with appropriate safeguards.

As employers evaluate emerging AI-powered wellbeing tools, key considerations include transparency, human oversight, clinical integrity, and user safety.

The goal isn't replacing human care. It's using technology thoughtfully to help connect people with the right support at the right time. [apa.org],

Check out the full artcile from Employee Benefit News:
https://www.benefitnews.com/news/how-to-keep-ai-safe-in-mental-health-efforts

Leveraging technology has proven incredibly successful in yielding positive mental health outcomes, but not without boundaries.

17/08/2026

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Eisenhower Conference Center, Livingston, NJ

The pharmacy landscape has changed. CAA 2026, the FTC/Express Scripts settlement, and a growing wave of employer-led PBM audits and RFPs are reshaping what's possible and what's expected.

Join us at Pharmacy Benefits 2026 for an interactive day focused on practical actions employers can take to increase transparency, strengthen vendor accountability, and better manage pharmacy costs.

Topics include:
✅ PBM audits and recovering value
✅ Data access and contract transparency
✅ Transparency-driven RFP strategies
✅ GLP-1 coverage decisions and emerging high-cost therapies
✅ Real-world employer case studies and peer discussion

Register today: https://nebgh.swoogo.com/092426

12/08/2026

Have you subscribed to the NEBGH YouTube Channel yet?

Explore thought leadership, industry insights, employer perspectives, and conversations on the issues shaping healthcare and employee benefits.

🎥 Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest NEBGH content:
https://www.youtube.com/

Be sure to hit Subscribe so you never miss a new video.



Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) is a nonprofit employer-led coalition of healthcare stakeholders. We represent the interests of 80 large, mostly self-insured national and global companies, the majority headquartered in or near New York City. Our employer members provide comprehensive heal...

11/08/2026

Clear, impactful communication helps make a difference every day. Congratulations to Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) on your 2026 APEX Grand Award! 🩺🏥👏

10/08/2026

Supporting sandwich caregivers requires thoughtful benefits, flexibility, and workplace support. This Employee Benefit News article explores how employers can help employees who are simultaneously caring for children and aging loved ones navigate these growing responsibilities. It also references insights from NEBGH CEO Kim Thiboldeaux's recent caregiving checklist for employers.

🔗 https://www.benefitnews.com/news/ease-strain-on-sandwich-caregivers-with-these-benefit-categories

Childcare, eldercare and financial wellness are some of the essential offerings caregivers can use to balance the needs of their children, other loved ones and work.