AHIP serves as a strong, unified voice for an industry that is leading the way in transforming health care. Tens of thousands of industry professionals rely on AHIP to provide first-class advocacy, education, and information on our changing health care system, covering topics such as delivery and payment reform, high-cost drugs, Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid, and provider networks.

Use our Benefits in the News page to scroll through all of the items that have been published in the newsletters, and even the items that haven't been published yet. All of our coverage is archived online, and fully searchable -- nearly 20 years of Employee Benefits developments at your fingertips. Our scope includes compliance, administration, design (especially cost savings), and policy.

We cover all kinds of plans:

401(k), pension, profit-sharing and other retirement plans; group health, disability and other kinds of welfare plans; and executive benefits.

ERISA plans sponsored by private employers, and ERISA-exempt plans sponsored by governments, churches, or for executives only.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is responsible for administering and enforcing the fiduciary, reporting and disclosure provisions of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Until February 2003, EBSA was known as the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA). Prior to January 1986, PWBA was known as the Pension and Welfare Benefits Program. At the time of this name change, the Agency was upgraded to a sub-cabinet position with the establishment of Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary positions. 

Affordable Health Care Act Information

HR Policy Association is the lead public policy organization of chief human resource officers representing the largest employers doing business in the United States and globally. The Association brings these executives together not simply to discuss how human resource practices and policies should be improved, but also to create a vision for successful HR strategies and pursue initiatives that promote job growth, employment security and competitiveness. Senior corporate officers participate in the Association to leverage the combined power of the membership as a positive influence to improve public policy, increase returns on human capital, and advance the human resource profession.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is the premier educational organization dedicated to providing the diverse employee benefits community with objective, solution-oriented education, research and information to ensure the health and financial security of plan beneficiaries worldwide.

The IRS has a strong and steadfast commitment to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion are integrated into the policies, procedures and practices used to carry our mission.

Kaiser is a non-profit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. Unlike grant-making foundations, Kaiser develops and runs its own policy analysis, journalism and communications programs, sometimes in partnership with major news organizations.

We serve as a non-partisan source of facts, analysis and journalism for policymakers, the media,  the health policy community and the public. Our product is information, always provided free of charge — from the most sophisticated policy research, to basic facts and numbers, to in depth health policy news coverage provided by our news service, KHN, to information young people can use to improve their health or the general public can use to understand the health reform law.

The modern day KFF was established in the early 1990s with its current mission and operating style.

It is not associated with Kaiser Permanente.

The National Association of Health Underwriters represents more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers, general agents, consultants and benefit professionals through more than 200 chapters across America. NAHU members service the health insurance needs of large and small employers as well as people seeking individual health insurance coverage. Every day, NAHU members work to obtain insurance for clients who are struggling to balance their desire to purchase high-quality and comprehensive health coverage with the reality of rapidly escalating medical care costs. As such, one of NAHU's primary goals is to do everything we can to promote access to affordable health insurance coverage.

WELCOA (the Wellness Council of America) is one of the nation’s most-respected resources for building high-performing, healthy workplaces. With a 30 year history and more than 5,000 corporate members, WELCOA has an impeccable reputation for helping business and health professionals improve employee well-being and create healthier organizational cultures.

Founded in 1853 in Hartford, CT, Aetna is committed to providing individuals, employers, health care professionals, producers and others with innovative benefits, products and services. 

Insights, information and powerful stories on how Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are leading the way to better healthcare and health for America.

A HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP STARTS HERE.

When it comes to staying well — physically, financially, emotionally — we’re with you

all the way. Find insights and inspirations to help you live a healthier, more secure life.

At Humana, we go beyond insurance. We help provide a roadmap to a healthier you. By taking a personalized look at your life and your health, we can help you find the perfect plan and achieve your goals. Start becoming your best you. Start with healthy.

UnitedHealthcare offers health insurance plans to meet the needs of individuals and employers.

Plus we offer dental, vision and many other insurance plans to help keep you and your family healthy.