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Benefits+ | Compliance | Employee Benefits

EBSA ADDS STAFF, SIGNALS ENFORCEMENT SHIFT

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 plan sponsors potential insight into the agency’s evolving priorities and enforcement approach. The EBSA, an agency (…)

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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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MJ Foundation
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PUBLISHED November 20th, 2025

Chrysalis: Helping Victims Break Free From Domestic Abuse 

Britni Shrout

What does domestic violence really look like? It starts subtly—a partner’s jealousy and possessiveness isolate you from friends and family. Their controlling behaviors, from …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED November 18th, 2025

STRONG SIGNS OF MODERATION WERE EVIDENT IN Q3 2025, THE COUNCIL’S P/C MARKET SURVEY SHOWS

The MJ Companies

Q3 2025 showed clear soft market conditions across the board. Premiums across all account sizes rose by an average of 1.6%, down from 3.7% …

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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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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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PUBLISHED November 13th, 2025

Benefits and the Murky Road Ahead

The MJ Companies

We designed them to be a great time, but our Bubbles + Benefits events mean a lot more than camaraderie, snacks, and wine and mocktail tastings. …

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PUBLISHED November 11th, 2025

Demystifying Drug Costs

Austin Madison

After more than 20 years working in employee benefits management, I have seen a lot of changes in the way companies care for their …

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MJ Foundation
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PUBLISHED November 6th, 2025

Reducing Hunger and Food Waste in Colorado

Britni Shrout

Every year, as much as 40% of the food supply in the United States ends up in landfills, and yet, 47.4 million people live in food-insecure …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED November 4th, 2025

E&S Market Soars As Industry Seeks Creative Coverage Options

The MJ Companies

The U.S. excess and surplus lines market continues to notch solid growth, rising 12.3% to $130 billion in direct written premium in 2024 after …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED October 31st, 2025

The MJ Companies named to Greenleaf Servant Leader Hall of Fame

Britni Shrout

It’s nice to get noticed—and even nicer to get noticed for being exactly who you are. We’re honored to have been named to the …

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PUBLISHED October 31st, 2025

IRS Releases Health FSA Limits for 2026

DeAnn Deck

On Oct. 9, 2025, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (Rev. Proc. 25-32), which includes the 2026 inflation-adjusted limit on employee salary reduction contributions …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED October 30th, 2025

The Clock is Ticking: Who are you Calling When Hackers Get Access?

Carol Scully

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and, although I’m glad it exists, a month’s focus on cybersecurity is hardly enough for an issue that can …

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