2026 COLAs for Benefit Plans
Each year, federal regulators announce cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) . See a shortened list to reflect spring adjustments for 2026 that have been announced to date. [May 2025]
Employer Shared Responsiblity Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.
Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.
Group Health Plan and ACA Marketplace Provisions in the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill
Learn more about Group Health Plan and ACA Marketplace provisions in the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill.
Compliance Monthly Update: June 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in June 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.