As the Tennessee General Assembly returned to Nashville, TEBA members gathered for an exclusive member-only call to discuss the legislative landscape ahead. The discussion provided critical insight into proposed legislation that could disrupt pharmacy access, employer-sponsored benefit plans and the hardworking employees who depend on them.  TEBA's 2026 Legislative Priorities   TEBA is dedicated to monitoring and opposing all legislation that impacts employer-sponsored benefi

TEBA is no stranger to well-intentioned legislation that ultimately misses the mark. Laws designed to help employers and maintain Tennessee's standing as the most business-friendly state sometimes achieve the opposite effect. The federally enacted No Surprises Act (NSA) is a prime example. While the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) system was created to arbitrate disputes between insurance providers and medical providers, the NSA has instead overwhelmed the IDR with claim

Independent pharmacists in the legislature, backed by Big Pharma interests, are advancing new proposals. Namely, mandates that restrict employers’ ability to design self-funded health plans that meet their workforce’s needs. The result would be widespread pharmacy closures- a consequence that affects far more than just employers. What are forced pharmacy closures? Arkansas  decided that pharmacies cannot also operate as a PBM. Because of this ruling, CVS Caremark has threaten

On August 25, Chattanooga business leaders and employers joined TEBA at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel for an enlightening roundtable...

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  – On August 12, TEBA held a members-only Middle Tennessee Business Policy Forum in partnership with Benefits Inc.,...

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Tennessee Employer Benefits Alliance hosted a business policy roundtable in Memphis on July 15th, bringing...

Every time an employee on an employer-sponsored health plan fills a prescription, their employer is paying a tax they may not even be...

On Feb. 11, TEBA provided testimony on the importance of ERISA in preserving a stable, pro-business environment in Tennessee.   While the...

In today’s fluid economic landscape, small businesses in Tennessee are facing an increasingly daunting challenge; the rising cost of...

This fall, the Tennessee Employer Benefits Alliance (TEBA), in partnership with Endeavor Business Intelligence, conducted a survey...

For the majority of employers, open enrollment is officially underway in Tennessee.   While group plans can renew any month throughout...

Early voting in Tennessee is officially underway, offering registered voters a convenient opportunity to cast their ballots. From now...

Last month, Gov. Bill Lee and the counties of Jefferson, Hamilton, Robertson, and Roane issued proclamations commemorating the...

September marks the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Since its inception, this federal law has...

The Patient Assistant Program (PAP), also known as the Manufacturers Assistant Program, is a critical resource used to manage the high...

Tennesseans had their say during the Aug. 1 primaries for state and federal offices, and the results are in.     Within the state,...

From January to May every year, members of the Tennessee General Assembly are hard at work enacting, amending and repealing our state’s...

The legislative process is complex. One of our roles is to help our members keep abreast of all the twists and turns the legislative...

Tennessee is known as a business-friendly state, where companies large and small can thrive, creating jobs that support employees and...

On May 8, TEBA and our chairman, Michael Curcio, hosted our first happy hour on our 2024 TEBA Summer Tour. Our first stop was in Memphis...