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Healthcare

In this episode of Lively Conversations, Chad Benoit and Nafisa Mazumdar share how brokers, employers, and HR teams can navigate open enrollment with clarity, empathy, and trust to make change management smoother and more effective.

Not sure if a high deductible health plan is right for you? These key questions can help you decide with confidence this open enrollment.

In the first episode of Lively Conversations, we break down what the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) means for HSAs. Hear how the changes came together, what’s now possible, and how individuals and organizations can take advantage of the new flexibility.

Transferring employee benefits like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to a new provider can be complex and time-consuming. Lively’s Universal File feature streamlines the process by handling data mapping, reducing back-and-forth with providers, and improving security. With fewer manual tasks and faster implementation, HR teams can focus on supporting employees instead of managing complicated transitions.

Stacked benefits cards simplify access to accounts like HSAs, LPFSAs, and LSAs by combining them on a single card. This reduces confusion, improves benefit usage, and streamlines administration for both employees and employers.

ACA premiums are projected to rise sharply in 2026 as enhanced federal subsidies expire at the end of 2025. Learn what this means for your health coverage, who’s most affected, and how to plan ahead during the upcoming open enrollment period.