Take Command Health

09/21/2026

We surveyed more than 1,500 employees with a simple goal: understand how they felt about their health plan after living with it for the past year and how likely they were to choose it again.

The findings told us much more.

They revealed what shapes the way employees think about their coverage heading into Open Enrollment, from provider access and prescription coverage to affordability, usability and the experience of actually using their plan.

And they surfaced an important opportunity: understanding not just who plans to stay or switch, but why, and who hasn’t decided yet.

Our latest blog explores what we learned and what it means for employers, benefits consultants and carriers preparing for OE.

Read the blog, https://hubs.la/Q04xF-Cy0

Explore insights from 1,500 employees on Open Enrollment decisions, emphasizing the importance of experience, access, and informed choices for better coverage.

09/17/2026

Before presenting another group health renewal increase, ask one more question:

Is the current plan still the best fit for this workforce, or is it being renewed because it is familiar?

ICHRA adoption among Applicable Large Employers is accelerating. For benefits consultants, that creates an opportunity to broaden the renewal conversation while clients still have time to evaluate their options.

Three signals that a mid-market or large client may be ready for an ICHRA evaluation:
⚠️ Renewal increases are becoming difficult to absorb or explain
⚠️ Employees are spread across markets where one group plan performs unevenly
⚠️ Different workforce populations have meaningfully different coverage needs

When those signals appear, starting early matters. Larger implementations take time to evaluate local markets, model contributions, confirm affordability, design employee classes, and prepare employees for a different enrollment experience.

Take Command helps consultants evaluate fit, model the strategy, and support clients from implementation through renewal.

See when ICHRA belongs in the renewal conversation: https://hubs.la/Q04w7_1v0

09/16/2026

What can 1,500+ employees teach us about Open Enrollment? A lot.

We surveyed employees after they’d lived with their health plan for a year to understand what really shapes the decision to stay, switch or reconsider their coverage.

One takeaway: price gets attention, but usable value earns loyalty.

Our new Open Enrollment Mindset explores what employees value, where friction shows up and what carriers, benefits consultants and employers can learn heading into OE.

Download the guide to see what we found. https://hubs.la/Q04xg_bf0

07/28/2026

Identifying an ICHRA opportunity is only the first step. Benefits consultants also need a practical way to evaluate it, model the options, and bring the client a clear recommendation.

That’s why Take Command created Partner Hub.

Available to members of Take Command’s Preferred Benefits Consultant Program, Partner Hub helps consultants create and explore ICHRA designs, assess potential savings, and compare contribution strategies for their clients.

The goal is simple: help benefits consultants move from identifying a possible ICHRA opportunity to presenting a client-ready design with greater speed and confidence.

Preferred Benefits Consultants also receive specialized training, ICHRA insights, sales resources, early access to new capabilities, and support from Take Command’s team throughout the evaluation and implementation process.

Not yet part of the program? You can still upload a client census and receive a custom ICHRA design within 48 business hours.

Learn more about Partner Hub and the Preferred Benefits Consultant Program: https://hubs.la/Q04qWc_C0

07/22/2026

⏰ One week to go!

The first 2027 carrier filings are already providing valuable insight into premium trends, affordability, and the direction of the individual market.

Join Take Command CEO, Jack Hooper and Jackson Lee from Lockton for a LinkedIn Live event where they discuss early rate signals, ICHRA planning, and Open Enrollment strategy.

They’ll discuss:
✔️ Early carrier filings and market trends
✔️ Employer contribution strategy considerations
✔️ Affordability impacts for employees
✔️ What benefits consultants and employers should watch before Open Enrollment

If you're advising clients, evaluating ICHRA, or planning benefits strategy for 2027, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Reserve your spot today!

07/16/2026

One week to go!

As Open Enrollment approaches and the ICHRA market continues to evolve, now is the time to stay ahead of what’s next. Join Take Command’s Chief Product Officer, Colin Anawaty, and Director of Partnerships, Charlotte Smith, for a look at the product enhancements, strategic investments, and long-term vision shaping the future of ICHRA.

In this session, we’ll discuss:
✅ Recent product enhancements and new reporting capabilities
✅ Expanded integrations and improved user experiences
✅ Updates to service, support, and onboarding experiences

This webinar will provide valuable insights into where Take Command is headed and how we're supporting consultants, employers, and partners along the way.

There’s still time to register—we hope you’ll join us next week.
https://hubs.la/Q04n4y8f0

06/30/2026

Open Enrollment is approaching, and the ICHRA landscape continues to evolve quickly.

Join Take Command’s Chief Product Officer, Colin Anawaty, and Director of Partnerships, Charlotte Smith, for an inside look at the innovations, enhancements, and long-term vision shaping the future of ICHRA.

During this webinar, we’ll explore:
✅ New product updates and reporting capabilities
✅ Expanded integrations and enhanced user experiences
✅ Improvements to service, support, and onboarding

Whether you're preparing for Open Enrollment or planning your strategy for the year ahead, this session will provide a clear view of where Take Command is headed—and how we're investing in the success of our consultants, employers, and partners.

Register today and get ready for what’s next in ICHRA. https://hubs.la/Q04n3Zgw0

06/24/2026

Benefits Blueprint - This week’s topic: 👉 What to Expect If You're New to ICHRA

There’s interest—but also hesitation. The unknown can slow decisions.

This week’s Benefits Blueprint walks through how constultants are setting expectations and guiding employers through the transition.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve asked benefit consultants a series of questions, and a clear picture has emerged of what’s actually happening in the market with ICHRA.

If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen it:
👉 How consultants are advising clients
👉 How their role is evolving
👉 Their experience partnering with a trusted ICHRA administrator
👉 What’s resonating with decision-makers

This is just the beginning.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04lLXnF0

06/22/2026

We're excited to be exhibiting at the Girls on the Run Summit 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio on June 28th at 11AM! 🎉
Stop by the Take Command table to connect with Mindy and Tala. We'd love to meet you, learn more about your organization, and chat about innovative ways to support your team with flexible health benefits.
See you in Cleveland! 👟💜

06/19/2026

Clients are asking harder questions about benefits.

💸 How do we manage rising costs?
🍎 How do we offer more choice? 🍊
🌎 How do we design benefits for a workforce that is distributed, mobile, and harder to serve with one traditional group plan?

That is where brokers and Benefits Consultants have an opportunity to lead.

One of the biggest takeaways from Benefits Without Boundaries is that flexibility is not just a benefits trend. It is becoming a strategy conversation. 🚀

The shift toward defined contribution benefits changes the role of the advisor. Instead of only comparing group plan options, brokers are helping clients think through cost predictability, employee choice, market fit, and the support employees need when choosing coverage.

That is a higher-value conversation.

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) are one model employers are evaluating as they look for more flexible ways to offer health benefits.

The opportunity is to help clients understand when the model makes sense, how to design it well, and how to support employees through the change. 🙋

If your clients are asking about flexibility, choice, and cost control, this is a conversation worth leading.

What are the tough questions you are hearing today? Drop them in the comments!