Cost, Care, and Captives: A Mid-Size Employer’s Guide to Benefit Trends

On this episode of Williams Mullen’s Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Christian Mosier, president of BenX Consulting Group, to explore what’s really driving benefit strategy for midsize employers heading into 2026. We’ll explore the rising interest in self-funding and group captives, as well as the growing demand for pharmacy benefit transparency, especially in the wake of high-cost drugs. Plus, we’ll talk about how benefits—like mental health support, PTO, and even contribution strategy—are becoming critical retention tools in a competitive labor market.