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Compliance | Employee Benefits

MEDICARE PART D CREDITABILITY UPDATE

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 individuals. This information assists Medicare Part D eligible individuals in making informed decisions about enrolling in (…)

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PUBLISHED February 5th, 2026

Prescription Drug Reporting (RxDC Report)

Bryan Gross

The No Surprises Act (NSA), enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), includes transparency provisions requiring group health plans to report …

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PUBLISHED February 4th, 2026

Major Federal PBM Reforms Enacted as DOL Proposes New PBM Fee-Disclosure Rule

Bryan Gross

Federal oversight efforts directed at the pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) industry have expanded in recent years, culminating in several significant actions. On Feb. 3, …

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Compensation and Total Rewards
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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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PUBLISHED January 9th, 2026

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 29th, 2025

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

Bryan Gross

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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PUBLISHED December 26th, 2025

ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims in J&J Lawsuit Dismissed Again

Bryan Gross

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
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PUBLISHED December 22nd, 2025

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

Bryan Gross

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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PUBLISHED December 19th, 2025

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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Retirement
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PUBLISHED December 9th, 2025

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

The MJ Companies

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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PUBLISHED November 26th, 2025

Deadline for Employers to Use MLR Rebates Is Coming Up

Bryan Gross

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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PUBLISHED November 21st, 2025

END OF ENHANCED ACA SUBSIDIES: POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EMPLOYERS

Bryan Gross

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
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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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