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ERISA Fiduciary Status and Medical Advisory Physicians: New Jersey Court Dismisses Breach Claims Against NFL Disability Plan Doctors
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607 In Glaud v. NFL Player Disability and Survivor Benefit Plan, No. 25-cv-15373-ESK-EAH, 2026 WL 2664386 (D.N.J. Sept. 10, 2026), United States District Judge Edward S.
Mental Health Parity Guidance From DOL Lacks Specifics for Sponsors
The agency identified network adequacy, medical necessity reviews and treatment exclusions as top enforcement priorities.
To cut healthcare costs, employers are doing their own negotiating
But as healthcare costs continue to climb, some benefit leaders are asking a different question: What if they negotiated more directly with the people providing the care? Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues.

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Vorys Benefits Brief: DOL Outlines Mental Health Parity Enforcement Priorities Are You Prepared for New Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Reporting Requirements in 2027?Universal Adoption of Student Loan Match Program Could Add $20.2B Annually to DC Plans, per EBRI Are 403(b) Deferrals Subject to State or Local Taxes?Participant Consent Should Determine Access to Retirement Accounts, Speakers Say Great Gray Partners with iCapital for Private Market Investments IRS updates DB preapproved plan listing of required modifications 2027 401(k) Contribution Limit Projected to Rise to $25,500 When Participant Preferences Collide With Fiduciary Judgment Vorys Benefits Brief: Recent Court Decisions Affecting Withdrawal Liability Survey: NQDC Plans are Critical to Attracting C-Suite Leaders PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: What’s Changing in DC Plan Investment Menu Design Kentucky Pension Games – Worst Funded with Shrinking Benefits Vorys Benefits Brief: DOL Outlines Mental Health Parity Enforcement Priorities Are You Prepared for New Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Reporting Requirements in 2027?Universal Adoption of Student Loan Match Program Could Add $20.2B Annually to DC Plans, per EBRI Are 403(b) Deferrals Subject to State or Local Taxes?Participant Consent Should Determine Access to Retirement Accounts, Speakers Say Great Gray Partners with iCapital for Private Market Investments IRS updates DB preapproved plan listing of required modifications 2027 401(k) Contribution Limit Projected to Rise to $25,500 When Participant Preferences Collide With Fiduciary Judgment Vorys Benefits Brief: Recent Court Decisions Affecting Withdrawal Liability Survey: NQDC Plans are Critical to Attracting C-Suite Leaders PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: What’s Changing in DC Plan Investment Menu Design Kentucky Pension Games – Worst Funded with Shrinking Benefits

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