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Health benefits are under unprecedented pressure. U.S. employers are bracing for the largest health insurance cost increases in over 15 years, with employer coverage projected to surge approximately 9.5% in 2026 [WSJ]. For modern organizations, the numbers just don’t add up: nearly half of U.S. adults report difficulty affording healthcare, and one-third have delayed or skipped needed care in the past year due to cost [KFF]. Brokers and employers are caught in the middle, facing unsustainable premium hikes while employees encounter a “paywall” of rising out-of-pocket costs.

At Nonstop Health, our mission has always been simple: to transform the way employers deliver healthcare—without compromising quality, security, or trust. Today, we’re proud to share an important milestone that underscores that commitment: Nonstop Health is officially ISO 27001 certified.

In episode 26 of Benefits Like a Boss, National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) CEO Jessica Brooks-Woods joins host Lesley Brown Albright and Jody Schreffler, Nonstop’s SVP of Marketing and Business Development, for a candid conversation about the future of benefits consulting. . 

Nonstop Health is excited to announce the appointment of Paymon Farazi as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Paymon succeeds David Sloves, who will transition to the role of Chief Innovation Officer and remain actively involved as a member of the Board of Directors.

With healthcare costs rising and nearly half of insured adults concerned about meeting their deductibles, organizations face increasing pressure to balance cost control with competitive benefits. MERPs provide a powerful solution to this challenge.

Let’s be honest: if your benefits renewal feels like a last-minute scramble every year, you’re not alone. Nearly 3 in 4 employers expect healthcare costs to rise in 2025—and yet, many still default to the same expensive, ineffective plans without asking tough questions or exploring better options.

The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way.

Traditional health insurance models don’t satisfy everyone. Don’t overlook alternative funding out of fear of the unknown. Knowledge is power! Come along with us as we explore how to find the perfect funding model in six simple steps.

National Public Health Week serves as an opportunity to highlight the need for better healthcare access and reinforces our belief that healthcare is a fundamental human right.

Traditional health insurance models are failing, causing widespread frustration at a broken system. U.S. employers spent an estimated $1.3 trillion to cover Americans with healthcare benefits last year. With tight budgets to juggle, employers are looking for a way to save.

People consistently rank health insurance as their most important employee benefit. 

It’s up to you to lead their employers to a perfect fit for the organization, employees, and their families. 

Many leaders feel the temptation to shift costs to employees in order to keep organizational costs manageable. But there’s a better way.