Key updates on the US health benefits and reimbursement landscape

By Sarah Raaii and Rachel Stauffer on August 7, 2025

Posted In Digital Health, Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans

The health benefits landscape is undergoing significant changes. Recent developments in policy and legislation are poised to reshape the economic environment, affecting employer plan sponsors, insurance providers, third-party administrators, and those enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans.

Learn more about the changes to the benefits industry here.

Tags: employer-sponsored health plans, gender-affirming care, HDHP, high deductible health plans, PBMs, Pharmacy benefit managers, Section 1557

Sarah Raaii
Sarah G. Raaii focuses her practice on employee benefits and matters related to health care reform, data privacy and HIPAA compliance, executive compensation, and health and welfare, cafeteria, 401(k), 403(b) and pension plans. Read Sarah Raaii's full bio.

Rachel Stauffer
Rachel is a highly experienced government relations and legislative affairs strategist and advocate who is informed by a solid foundation of health policy knowledge. Prior to joining McDermottPlus, Rachel served as the director of policy and government relations for a health IT contractor, where she developed the company’s first strategic plan for government relations. She grew the company’s profile on Capitol Hill by establishing new relationships with key leaders in the federal, state and military health program space. As a result, the company became an authoritative source on a variety of legislative approaches, especially related to veterans’ health. Read Rachel Stauffer's full bio.

Key updates on the US health benefits and reimbursement landscape

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