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10/27/2025

Thinking Outside the Box: Alternative Healthcare Strategies for Employers

Rising costs don’t have to mean fewer options. More employers are exploring level-funded plans, ICHRA models, and direct primary care to provide quality benefits while managing budgets.

Explore these and other options with Rubicon!

Innovation in healthcare isn’t just possible—it’s essential to attract and retain top talent.

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👉 Employers turn to alternative strategies to control health care spending

10/22/2025

📅 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment is almost here

If you buy your own health insurance (or help employees/families enroll), mark your calendar:
Most states: Nov 1, 2025 → Jan 15, 2026 for 2026 coverage.
HealthCare.gov

A few state-based Marketplaces run longer (e.g., California to Jan 31). Check your state’s exact window before you start.
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What to do now

Preview plans & prices, compare metal tiers, and confirm your doctor/network.
HealthCare.gov

Update your household info to get the right financial help (premium tax credits).
HealthCare.gov

Set a reminder: Enroll by Dec 15 in most states for Jan 1 start; enroll by Jan 15 for Feb 1 start (state rules may vary).
healthinsurance.org

Helpful links

Start here (federal Marketplace): HealthCare.gov → “Dates & deadlines.”
HealthCare.gov

State-by-state enrollment calendars: healthinsurance.org guide.
healthinsurance.org

Note: Medicare has different dates (Oct 15–Dec 7, 2025). If you or your parents are on Medicare, use Medicare.gov.
CMS

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10/03/2025

Is your healthcare program covering all of the hidden costs?

💡 Let’s get real: benefits don’t just save companies money — they can save lives, stability, and dignity when things go wrong. When a family faces a serious illness like cancer, the financial damage is often deeper than most people realize: • 40–50% of U.S. cancer patients report “fin...

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