How Small Employers Can Budget for Mid-Year Health Insurance Rate Increases
How Small Employers Can Budget for Health Insurance Rate Increases Rising health insurance premiums are a reality for small employers — but they don't have to catch you off guard. By building rate-increase scenarios into your budget early, revisiting your contribution...
When Can You Change Your Medicare Plan? Understanding Special Enrollment Periods
When Can You Change Your Medicare Plan After Enrollment Medicare beneficiaries aren't necessarily locked into their plan until fall — and many don't realize it. The Annual Enrollment Period, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, and Special Enrollment Periods...
How to Compare PBMs: A Practical Evaluation Framework
TOPIC How to Compare PBMs: A Practical Evaluation Framework Roundstone Team March 18, 2026 8 Minute Read Category Here Find this article helpful? Share it with others. Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Pharmacy costs are rising faster than almost any other line item in your...
Why Sonoma County Small Businesses Are Rethinking Their Group Health Benefits in 2026
Why Small Employers Are Rethinking Group Health Plans in 2026 Small group health insurance premiums are rising meaningfully in 2026 — nationally around 11%, with California tracking close behind — driven by higher provider costs, specialty drug prices, and a wave of...
How to Choose a Provider Network for a Self-Funded Plan
TOPIC How to Choose a Provider Network for a Self-Funded Plan Roundstone Team April 9, 2026 8 Minute Read Category Here Find this article helpful? Share it with others. Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Network selection is one of the most consequential plan design...
How To Get Health Insurance for Your Employees as a Small Business in Santa Rosa
How Small Businesses in Santa Rosa Can Offer Health Insurance Providing health insurance as a small business in Santa Rosa is more accessible and manageable than many employers expect. By understanding group health insurance basics, working with a knowledgeable...
How Strategic Chronic Disease Management Lowers Healthcare Costs in a Self-Insured Plan
TOPIC How Strategic Chronic Disease Management Lowers Healthcare Costs in a Self-Insured Plan Media Shower February 17, 2026 11 Minute Read Category Here Find this article helpful? Share it with others. Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Twenty percent of your employees are...
What Employers Should Know About Group Health Plan Trends and Costs in 2026
How Small Businesses Can Cut Health Insurance Costs 2026 Rising costs and changing trends in group health insurance impact small and midsize businesses. It’s important to stay informed about new options and strategies that can help you manage these costs while...
How to Increase Employee Wellness Engagement for Cost Containment Success
TOPIC How to Increase Employee Wellness Engagement for Cost Containment Success Roundstone Team January 27, 2026 8 Minute Read Category Here Find this article helpful? Share it with others. Facebook Twitter Youtube Quick Answer: Strategic incentives, education and...
2026 Medicare Open Enrollment Trends in Sonoma County
Summary and Key Takeaways: TL;DR The 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment season in Sonoma County revealed distinct trends that diverge from national patterns. While Medicare Advantage gained popularity across the U.S., local beneficiaries overwhelmingly favored Medicare...