Week of April 11 2025 - SSG Insights

Recharging by Unplugging

Ever find yourself scrolling through your phone, only to feel more drained than before you started? It’s a shared experience. What begins as a quick check-in can quickly turn into lost time. Constant connectivity—especially through social media—can quietly take a toll on your mental well-being. A brief break from your phone or favorite apps can help you feel more grounded, present, and clear-headed.

Think Well, Be Well: Stress Vs. Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. Knowing the difference between stress and anxiety can help you better manage these common feelings. This SSG Insight explains the similarities and differences between them.

CMS Finalizes Revised Simplified Determination Method for 2026 Creditable Coverage Determinations

On April 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for calendar year 2026. The instructions contain a detailed description of, and guidance related to, changes to the Part D benefit made by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) that are newly in place for calendar year 2026, including changes impacting the creditable coverage status of employer-sponsored prescription drug coverage.