Compliance Monthly Update: January 2026
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in January 2026.
State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements
GBS ACA Compliance State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia (DC) have state-specific Individual Mandate requirements and associated annual reporting requirements that largely mirror the Affordable Care Act (ACA) 6055 provisions. Some of these state requirements are in response to the…
Compliance Monthly Update: December 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in December 2025.
ACA: Form 1094/1095 Reporting on 2025 Calendar Year
Navigate essential end-of-year ACA Form 1094/1095 reporting with Health Benefits Compliance Attorney, Susan Grassli, as she discusses common questions, updates, pitfalls, and more.
HSA Eligibility Reference Guide
See what types of coverage, programs, and benefits individuals can be enrolled/ participating in while contributing to an HSA under an HDHP.
Compliance Monthly Update: November 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in November 2025.
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in October 2025.
Health Plan Carve-outs, Surcharges and Incentives for Working Spouses
Employer-sponsored health plans typically offer coverage for employees’ family members, including spouses. Learn more in this article.
Compliance Monthly Update: September 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in September 2025.
WAPAL Compliance Checklist for Employers [WA State]
Discover a WAPAL Compliance Checkist for Employers in Washington State.
Compliance Monthly Update: August 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in August 2025.
HIPAA Privacy & Security Compliance Toolkit
This toolkit is intended to help employers that sponsor group health plans understand their compliance obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
COBRA & Medicare Interaction Reference Guide
Discover a COBRA & Medicare Interaction reference guide in this post.
Compliance Monthly Update: July 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in July 2025.
Iowa’s New PBM Law
On Monday, July 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of Iowa Senate File 383.