The Maven 2026 report highlights a growing gap between employer investment in women’s and family health benefits and employee experience, with expanded offerings failing to translate into perceived support due to poor access, navigation, and communication. Rising costs—especially from high-risk pregnancies and treatments like GLP-1s—are increasing pressure, while employees increasingly turn to AI and external sources for guidance, often outside employer systems. Access barriers, including scheduling and provider shortages, further delay care and worsen outcomes. The report emphasizes that success now depends on delivering integrated, easy-to-use benefits with early intervention, clear guidance, and virtual care, shifting focus from offering more programs to ensuring meaningful, measurable impact.

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