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

PUBLISHED July 16th, 2026
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 market dynamics and emerging retirement considerations. In this series, we’re breaking down key takeaways from our (…)

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PUBLISHED May 29th, 2026

EBSA ADDS STAFF, SIGNALS ENFORCEMENT SHIFT

Bryan Gross

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is hiring again after a year of significant workforce losses. The agency’s new hires of public-facing workers offer …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED May 28th, 2026

CALCULATING FMLA LEAVE DURING HOLIDAY WEEKS

Bryan Gross

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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Compliance
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PUBLISHED May 15th, 2026

KEEPING UP WITH COMPLIANCE QUARTERLY (2ND QUARTER 2026)

Bryan Gross

Keeping up with compliance developments can be difficult and time-consuming. This quarterly update highlights recent legal developments to help your organization stay on top …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED May 15th, 2026

FEDERAL AGENCIES ISSUE PROPOSED RULES ON OFFERING FERTILITY BENEFITS

Bryan Gross

On May 10, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the Departments) jointly issued proposed rules that would …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED May 14th, 2026

CMS TO OFFER MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES $50 PER MONTH FOR GLP-1 ACCESS STARTING JULY 1

Bryan Gross

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will provide eligible Medicare beneficiaries access to certain GLP-1 medications for $50 …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED May 12th, 2026

FIVE ESSENTIALS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT

Monica Ceja

Few of us would argue against making sure everyone can use the content we create online and in digital documents, yet I’m constantly surprised …

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Employee Benefits
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PUBLISHED May 5th, 2026

BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF PHARMACY BENEFITS

Chris Antypas

Across the U.S., rising rates of chronic illness, obesity and mental health concerns have made it clear that our healthcare system must evolve. As …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED May 1st, 2026

NONDISCRIMINATION RULES FOR BENEFIT PLANS

Bryan Gross

Many employee benefits are excluded from employees’ gross income and, thus, are not taxable when specific conditions are met. One of these conditions is …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED April 17th, 2026

Q1 CHECK-IN: STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE LAW DEVELOPMENTS

Bryan Gross

In line with recent years, 2026 has so far been an active one for employee leave laws at the state level. Since the beginning …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED April 16th, 2026

CMS FINAL RULE ELIMINATES CREDITABLE COVERAGE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION FOR FOR ACCOUNT-BASED PLANS

Bryan Gross

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a final rule that exempts account-based plans such as health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), health …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED April 14th, 2026

The MJ Companies Announces Partnership with the City of Boulder

The MJ Companies

DENVER (April 14, 2026) – The MJ Companies, a leading financial services firm serving clients for more than 60 years, has announced its partnership …

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Compensation and Total Rewards
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PUBLISHED April 7th, 2026

How a Campus Restaurant Is Redefining Student Employment

Julie Bingham and Student Isabella Brothers

Because so many Gen Z employees prize meaning and wellbeing in their work, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the same research shows …

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