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Major PBM Reforms Advance in Congress as DOL Proposes New PBM Fee-Disclosure Rule

Federal oversight efforts directed at the pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) industry have accelerated in recent weeks. On Jan. 22, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2026, a funding package containing a broad range of (…)

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PUBLISHED February 4th, 2026

Major PBM Reforms Advance in Congress as DOL Proposes New PBM Fee-Disclosure Rule

DeAnn Deck

Federal oversight efforts directed at the pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) industry have accelerated in recent weeks. On Jan. 22, 2026, the House of Representatives …

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Compensation and Total Rewards
PUBLISHED January 13th, 2026

How to Respond When An Employee Prompts an AI Pay Discussion

Julie Bingham

“Hey Chat, please summarize this meeting.” Harmless, right? (And for this scenario, let’s assume it’s on the company’s secure AI bot.) “Hey Chat, what’s …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED January 9th, 2026

Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines

DeAnn Deck

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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Benefits+
PUBLISHED December 29th, 2025

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING GAG CLAUSE ATTESTATION IS DEC. 31, 2025

DeAnn Deck

Federal law prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers from entering into contracts with health care providers, third-party administrators (TPAs) or other service …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED December 26th, 2025

ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims in J&J Lawsuit Dismissed Again

DeAnn Deck

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has once again dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), which …

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Compliance
PUBLISHED December 22nd, 2025

IRS Releases Guidance on Trump Accounts: Tax-Favored Accounts for Children

DeAnn Deck

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill, commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED December 19th, 2025

Calculating FMLA Leave During Holiday Weeks

DeAnn Deck

Holiday weeks can pose an extra administrative challenge to employers with employees on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In …

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Retirement
PUBLISHED December 9th, 2025

Are Private Market Investments Right For Your 401(k)?

Hayden Hunter

Alternative investments have been around for a long time, but for years they were mostly limited to wealthy individuals and big institutions that could …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED November 26th, 2025

Deadline for Employers to Use MLR Rebates Is Coming Up

DeAnn Deck

Employers with insured health plans may have received a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers earlier this year. Issuers who …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED November 21st, 2025

END OF ENHANCED ACA SUBSIDIES: POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EMPLOYERS

DeAnn Deck

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a federally financed subsidy, called the premium tax credit (PTC), to help eligible individuals and families with low …

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Retirement
PUBLISHED November 14th, 2025

IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits

Doug Prince

The IRS has released Notice 2025-67, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2026 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED November 14th, 2025

PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2026

DeAnn Deck

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2025-61 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on …

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