July 13, 2026
Renewal costs are increasing again. Here are steps I recommend taking before your bill arrives. Each fall, clients are often surprised by unexpected renewal amounts […]
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Learn more about the Employee Benefit Plan industry, news, updates, issues, and other topics related to group insurance plans.
July 13, 2026
The IRS has increased the ACA affordability threshold to 9.96%. Here’s what that means for you.
May 8, 2026
Employers offering wellness programs with tobacco surcharges should monitor developments as these lawsuits progress. They should also review their program to ensure it meets the requirements under the HIPAA nondiscrimination rules.
February 25, 2026
Congress passed two bills to reduce the burden of employer reporting related to the Affordable Care Act that President Biden signed into law on December 23, 2024. While small, these bills pack a big punch as they significantly reduce the employer (and carrier) responsibilities for Form 1095-C (and Form 1095-B) reporting.
May 19, 2025
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) previously released updated Prescription Drugs DataCollection (“RxDC”) reporting instructions related to reporting 2024 data; there are no […]