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The past year saw a number of significant benefits changes, so as we close out 2025 and look toward 2026, we hope you’ll find these updates helpful. ...more
There is a telltale sign that you are a true benefit nerd… you have printouts of the annual benefit plan limits tacked to the wall by your desk. I’m guilty of it myself. Last year I finally got tired of bouncing between...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided guidance on the changes made to the rules governing health savings accounts (HSAs) in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which was enacted this summer....more
T-14 Days Until the Expiration of the ACA eAPTCs: In 14 days, the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits (eAPTCs) expire and neither chamber has landed on a solution. Last week, House Republicans released H.R. 6703,...more
The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate will be in session this week for the last time this year. After votes on proposals from Senate Republicans and Democrats to extend the enhanced advanced premium tax credits...more
T-21 Days Until the Expiration of the ACA eAPTCs: On Thursday, the Senate is expected to vote on a proposal from Democrats that would extend the expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (eAPTCs) for three...more
Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing,...more
This year kicked off with a new administration heralding big policy changes in areas that affect employee health & welfare benefits. This year’s Roundup is packed with the latest legislative and regulatory developments that...more
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Congressional disagreements on addressing healthcare costs continue. The looming expiration of the enhanced advanced premium tax credits (APTCs) continues to be a major topic of discussion for lawmakers, with no bipartisan...more
The IRS rolled out its 2026 retirement plan dollar limits on Nov. 13, marking the final regulatory release of annual adjustments that will impact all kinds of employee benefits next year. Since these updates are scattered...more
On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) released the 2026 House calendar. What’s Next After the Government Shutdown: Last week, the House approved the Senate-adopted continuing resolution (CR) by a vote of...more
The US Department of Labor recently issued guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to assist stakeholders in designing benefits options to expand access to fertility benefits. The FAQs were issued jointly...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, which increases the health flexible spending account (FSA) salary reduction contribution limit to $3,400 for plan years beginning in 2026, an...more
It’s that time of year again – employers are gearing up for the administrative marathon known as open enrollment season, when employees revisit their benefit plan choices for the upcoming plan year. This critical period...more
Key Takeaways: - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will create a sea change in the healthcare landscape. - This law will make significant changes to federal healthcare programs, especially Medicaid’s financing and eligibility...more
The world of health benefits is constantly evolving. Recent policy shifts and legislative developments are expected to impact the economic landscape and have significant implications for employer plan sponsors, insurers,...more
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (the “OBBB”) was signed into law. Compared to recent legislation, the OBBB does not contain a significant number of employee benefits provisions. However,...more
On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee passed their section of the budget reconciliation bill that is commonly referred to as “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” following a markup. No further amendments were added to...more
In Rev. Proc. 2025-19, the IRS released the inflation adjusted amounts for 2026 relevant to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). In Rev. Proc. 2025-19, the IRS released the inflation...more
There is a telltale sign that you are a true benefit nerd...you have printouts of the annual benefit plan limits tacked to the wall by your desk. I frequently reference my charts, but it has been a few years since I found a...more