PCORI Fee is Due By July 31 Each Year
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee By July 31 Each Year, effective through 2029. Learn more here.
2025 Financial Webinars: A Year of Progress
These webinars are presented by the GBS Retire team throughout 2025. As they are recorded, they will be included in this post. You can also find them on our GBS Youtube channel.
Compliance Monthly Update: May 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in May 2025.
2025 Mental Health Awareness Month
Whether you’re navigating work pressures, personal challenges, or just the ups and downs of everyday life, this easy course is designed to give you the tools to face those stressors head-on.
Paper & Electronic Disclosure Rules
Under ERISA, participant notices and other plan information must be provided in a way that is reasonably calculated to ensure delivery to all plan participants. There are two primary ways to deliver these annual notices – by paper and electronically.
EEOC Opens EEO-1 Reporting Portal for 2024 Data
The portal for employers to submit 2024 EEO-1 Reports opened on May 20, 2025. The deadline to file 2024 EEO-1 Reports is June 24, 2025.
Mental Health Parity: Enforcement Temporarily Paused for “2024 Final Rule”
Although the federal government announced it will temporarily pause enforcing any new requirements in the Mental Health Parity Act 2024 Final Rule for at least the next 18 months, everything that predates the 2024 rule remains fully enforceable. There are good business reasons an employer may want to continue complying with the 2024 standards.
2025 COLAs for Benefit Plans
See the highlights of adjustments for 2025 COLAs that are most relevant to health and benefits plans (including prior amounts from 2024) in this article.
ACA 1094/1095 Reporting: TIN Error Response
ACA 1094/1095 Reporting: Discover what steps you should take when you recieve a TIN error response when submitting forms.
Compliance Monthly Update: April 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in April 2025.
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network
This article answers the question: Why choose an in-network doctor or facility?
Do I Need Pre-Authorization?
We know that many people find the pre-authorization process confusing—we’re here to help you understand this process and avoid expensive mistakes.
New Executive Order Seeks to Lower Drug Prices and Improve PBM Transparency
On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) that directs his administration to take a wide range of actions to lower prescription drug prices for patients in the United States. Learn more in this article.
Meal Prep Mini-Series
Learn more about food safety and storage, making the most of grocery shopping, and how to make meal planning a breeze.
Frequently Asked Questions: Summary Plan Descriptions
This Compliance Overview includes questions and answers on the most common misunderstandings related to complying with the SPD requirement and outlines how employers can avoid costly penalties and various legal risks.