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News and Updates for Employer Groups

May 21, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Well‑Being at Work and Beyond

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek support when needed. Recognized each year since 1949, this month highlights the role mental health plays in overall health and well‑being and promotes open, respectful conversations about mental wellness.


Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity for employers and communities to encourage the use of resources like mental health benefits and employee assistance programs, and to reinforce that mental health is just as important as physical health. By sharing information and normalizing these conversations, we can help create supportive environments where no one feels alone.


QualChoice Telehealth provides mental health and substance abuse services by phone or video with access to in-network healthcare providers 24 hours a day. Use it right when you need it — or schedule an appointment ahead of time.


Any care that can be delivered this way is covered, and any type of connection technology may be used.*


Learn more about QualChoice Telehealth.



*Providers should follow state and federal guidelines regarding performance of telehealth services including permitted modalities.

Department of Labor Clarifies ERISA Enforcement Priorities

In April 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2026‑01, outlining how the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will prioritize enforcement for ERISA‑covered plans, including employer health plans. The bulletin emphasizes focusing enforcement on egregious conduct and significant harm, while also committing to clearer guidance rather than “regulation by enforcement.” For employers, this reinforces the importance of having documented processes for plan governance, vendor oversight, and fiduciary decision‑making — even when no new rule has been issued.

Holiday Closure

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Updated Forms


To make sure you are using current QualChoice forms, please download from the Employer Forms page at QualChoice.com each time you need to use one. View Employer Forms.



Health Tips


May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get these Mental Health Tips and Resources for supporting your mental health. For more health tips and information, visit QualChoice.com/news.


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