The 2026 Benefits Watchlist

PBM Fee Disclosure Regulatory and Legislative Update-Explained

Bonus episode: we’re unpacking the DOL’s proposed PBM fee disclosure rules, sharing takeaways from our colleague Jenny Gartman. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: https://blog.ifebp.org/pbm-fee-disclosure-regulatory-and-legislative-update/

Caring in Action: Bringing Volunteering Opportunities to Your Organization

In this episode, we celebrate National Employee Benefits Day with a deep dive into the power of volunteering and giving back. Our hosts explore the physical, mental, and workplace benefits of employee volunteer programs, share compelling data and trends—including the rise of micro‑volunteering—and discuss best practices for building meaningful, flexible initiatives. The episode also features real stories from organizations making a difference in their communities and wraps up with ideas and resources to help employers and employees get involved.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Coverage: Lessons Learned

Justin talks to Michael P. Brady, Administrator for the Laborers' Local 157 Benefit Funds in Schenectady, NY about his fund's journey in covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and what other organizations can learn from his experience. Micheal is also a long-time member and volunteer with the International Foundation. He has served on the Health Care Management Committee and has spoken at many IFEBP conferences.

Benefits Bonus: Prescription Drug Rebate Explainer

This episode is an audio read of a Word on Benefits blog post: : https://blog.ifebp.org/pbm-rebates-explainer/ Read Jenny's post and many other great blog posts at blog.ifebp.org

The 2026 Benefits Watchlist

Let’s recap last year’s big benefit news and look at what’s ahead of us in 2026!