Biscuits and Benefits On Thursday, February 5, TEBA hosted its second annual Biscuits and Benefits legislative breakfast at the Tennessee State Capitol. The event brought together employers, benefits experts, industry leaders, and members of the Tennessee General Assembly to discuss how proposed pharmacy closure legislation would affect people and businesses in Tennessee. During the event, the most effective advocacy tools became clear. Legislators respond best to their own constituents....

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 benefit plans. While...

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 claims, producing...