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WHAT ARE “TRUMP ACCOUNTS” (530A ACCOUNTS)—AND SHOULD EMPLOYERS CARE? 

PUBLISHED July 10th, 2026
Scott T. Bilyou

At MJ’s recent Economic Outlook, our team shared perspectives on the forces shaping today’s business and benefits landscape—from rising healthcare costs to evolving insurance market dynamics and emerging retirement considerations. In this series, we’re breaking down key takeaways from our (…)

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PUBLISHED May 3rd, 2024

EEOC’s FAQs on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Bryan Gross

To help employers prepare for changes under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued frequently asked questions …

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PUBLISHED April 26th, 2024

ACA Information Reporting Penalties Increased for Returns Filed in 2025

Bryan Gross

IRS Revenue Procedure 2023-34 includes updated penalty amounts that may apply to reporting entities that fail to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) …

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PUBLISHED April 19th, 2024

EEOC Releases Final Rule Implementing Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Bryan Gross

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The …

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PUBLISHED April 16th, 2024

CMS Preserves Creditable Coverage Simplified Determination Method in Final Part D Instructions for 2025

Bryan Gross

On April 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for calendar year 2025. The …

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PUBLISHED February 23rd, 2024

IRS Releases ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties for 2025

Bryan Gross

On Feb. 12, 2024, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2025 related to the employer shared responsibility (pay-or-play) rules under the Affordable Care …

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PUBLISHED February 20th, 2024

Health Plans Must Expand Price Comparison Transparency Tool for 2024

Bryan Gross

Beginning in 2024, group health plans and health insurance issuers must expand the internet-based price comparison tool they make available to participants, beneficiaries and …

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PUBLISHED February 9th, 2024

State Laws Restricting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and Mandates

Bryan Gross

Since COVID-19 vaccines first became available, several states have enacted laws that restrict or ban certain entities from mandating them or requiring proof that …

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PUBLISHED January 12th, 2024

ACA Reporting Deadlines and Penalties Cheat Sheet

Bryan Gross

Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in …

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PUBLISHED January 11th, 2024

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS

Bryan Gross

Background Each year, plan sponsors must disclose to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) the group health plan’s creditable coverage status for …

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PUBLISHED December 29th, 2023

UPCOMING ACA REPORTING DEADLINES

Bryan Gross

Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in …

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PUBLISHED December 5th, 2023

2024 HEALTH PLAN COMPLIANCE DEADLINES

Bryan Gross

Employers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements throughout the year in connection with their group health plans. This Compliance Overview explains key …

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PUBLISHED December 1st, 2023

ACA REPORTING: MOST EMPLOYERS MUST FILE ELECTRONICALLY BEGINNING IN 2024

Bryan Gross

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain employers must provide …

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