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Most Lines of Business Softening, Litigation Influencing Others, The Council’s Q1 2025 P/C Market Survey Shows

PUBLISHED May 22nd, 2025
The MJ Companies

There were clear signs of softened market conditions this quarter, a continuation of a trend in 2024 of flat to lower premium increases for most account sizes and most lines. Premiums across all account sizes rose by an average of (…)

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PUBLISHED December 19th, 2024

Court Rejects New Notice Requirement for Fixed Indemnity Coverage

DeAnn Deck

On Dec. 4, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated a new notice requirement for fixed indemnity coverage in …

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PUBLISHED November 5th, 2024

IRS Announces 2025 Retirement Plan Limits

DeAnn Deck

The IRS has released Notice 2024-80, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2025 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts …

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PUBLISHED October 14th, 2024

Telehealth Relief Permitting HSA Eligibility Set to Expire 2025

DeAnn Deck

To encourage individuals to avoid hospitals when appropriate during the COVID-19 health crises, Congress passed relief permitting coverage for telehealth services before satisfying the …

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PUBLISHED September 17th, 2024

Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage Will Increase for 2025

DeAnn Deck

On Sept. 6, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-35 to index the contribution percentage in 2025 for determining the affordability of an employer’s …

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PUBLISHED December 13th, 2024

Health Plans Must Update HIPAA Policies for New Reproductive Health Care Rights

DeAnn Deck

Beginning Dec. 23, 2024, covered entities and their business associates must comply with stricter HIPAA privacy protections for reproductive health care. These new protections …

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PUBLISHED October 23rd, 2024

IRS Releases Health FSA Limit for 2025

DeAnn Deck

On Oct. 22, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (Rev. Proc. 24-40), which includes the inflation-adjusted limit for 2025 on employee salary reduction …

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PUBLISHED October 1st, 2024

Employer Considerations for Navigating Election Season 

DeAnn Deck

Election season can be a fraught time for employers. Employers are often faced with the challenge of fostering a culture of open communication while …

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PUBLISHED September 6th, 2024

Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

DeAnn Deck

On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. …

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PUBLISHED November 18th, 2024

Employee Benefit Plan Deadline Relief Issued Due to Recent Natural Disasters

DeAnn Deck

On Nov. 8, 2024, federal agencies issued deadline relief to ensure that employee benefit plans, participants, beneficiaries, qualified beneficiaries and claimants in disaster areas …

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PUBLISHED October 21st, 2024

IRS Expands List of Preventive Care Benefits for HDHPs

DeAnn Deck

The IRS has expanded the list of preventive care benefits permitted to be provided by an HDHP without a deductible. If you administer a …

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PUBLISHED September 20th, 2024

EBSA Releases Updated Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans

DeAnn Deck

Through Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is confirming that the cybersecurity guidance it issued …

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PUBLISHED August 30th, 2024

Upcoming Deadline: MLR Rebates

DeAnn Deck

Employers with insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers. Issuers who did not …

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