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IRS PROPOSES RULES FOR DEPENDENT CARE FSA NONDISCRIMINATION TESTING

PUBLISHED August 28th, 2026
Bryan Gross

On Aug. 11, 2026, the IRS issued proposed rules addressing nondiscrimination testing requirements for dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs). This marks the first set of regulatory guidance on the mechanics of nondiscrimination testing for dependent care FSAs. Importantly, the (…)

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PUBLISHED August 28th, 2026

IRS PROPOSES RULES FOR DEPENDENT CARE FSA NONDISCRIMINATION TESTING

Bryan Gross

On Aug. 11, 2026, the IRS issued proposed rules addressing nondiscrimination testing requirements for dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs). This marks the first …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED August 13th, 2026

AN ICHRA MAY SOLVE A COST PROBLEM. BUT IS IT SOLVING THE RIGHT PROBLEM?

Courtney Hutchison

For employers facing rising healthcare costs, the search for sustainable benefits strategies has become increasingly urgent. Organizations are looking for ways to create more …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED August 12th, 2026

THE STOP-LOSS MARKET IS CHANGING. HERE’S WHERE EMPLOYERS SHOULD FOCUS.

Paige Beilby

If your most recent stop-loss renewal felt more challenging than usual, you’re not alone. Over the past year, I’ve had more conversations with employers …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED August 7th, 2026

MEDICARE PART D CREDITABILITY UPDATE

Bryan Gross

Employers are not required to offer creditable prescription drug coverage, but they are required to determine and communicate creditable (or non-creditable) status to eligible …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED July 24th, 2026

EBSA RELEASES AGENDA OUTLINING UPCOMING REGULATORY ACTIONS

Bryan Gross

On July 3, 2026, the Trump administration released its 2026 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda), identifying its significant …

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PUBLISHED July 16th, 2026

The State Of The Benefits Market: What Employers Need To Know Now

Kevin Sliwa

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 …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED July 14th, 2026

ACCESS, COST AND CARE: LESSONS FROM HEALTHCARE LEADERS ON BUILDING SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS STRATEGIES

Courtney Hutchison

The headlines are everywhere: healthcare costs are rising, hospitals are under pressure, and employers are balancing quality care with affordability. But according to healthcare …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED July 6th, 2026

THE MJ COMPANIES ADDS UTHONA MIKRUT AS DIRECTOR OF POPULATION HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The MJ Companies

DENVER – The MJ Companies, a leading business and financial services consulting firm serving clients for more than 60 years, announced the addition of …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED June 25th, 2026

UNLOCKING AI STRATEGY: HOW BUSINESSES ARE IMPLEMENTING AI

The MJ Companies

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing concept organizations are experimenting with on the sidelines. As the initial excitement surrounding generative AI begins to …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED June 23rd, 2026

THE MJ COMPANIES STRENGTHENS BENEFITS COMPLIANCE PRACTICE WITH ADDITION OF INDUSTRY LEADER 

The MJ Companies

INDIANAPOLIS – The MJ Companies, a leading business and financial services consulting firm for more than 60 years, announces the addition of an accomplished …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED June 18th, 2026

FROM COMPLIANCE TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: WHAT CAA 2026 MEANS FOR YOUR PHARAMCY STRATEGY

Anu Dhamecha, PHARMD and Chris Antypas, PHARMD

THE NEXT WAVE OF PHARMACY REGULATION IS HERE—AND IT’S MORE COMPLICATED THAN A COMPLIANCE EXERCISE. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA 2026) represents …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED June 12th, 2026

FORM 5500 DEADLINE IS JULY 31

Bryan Gross

Each year, employers that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) must electronically file an annual report (Form 5500) …

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