As 2026 begins, benefits attorneys are closely monitoring policy developments that could reshape health and retirement plans. Among the top issues: rising healthcare costs and their impact on employees’ financial security.
Allie Itami, partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits practice, shared her perspective with Law360 on why healthcare costs remain a critical focus:
“The regulatory agenda for DOL is fairly retirement-heavy, but I think that employers and Congress are much more likely to be focused on health care costs, because that’s the very immediate thing that’s impacting both voters and employees.” Itami said.
As policymakers weigh changes to address affordability, employers and plan sponsors should stay alert to potential shifts that could affect benefit strategies in the year ahead.
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