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Many employers issue paychecks biweekly, which results in 26 pay periods per year. This year, 2026 employers will encounter an adjustment where a biweekly pay schedule may result in 27 pay periods....more
On December 9, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided clarifying guidance in Notice 2026-5 (the Notice) regarding several account-based health plan provisions contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)....more
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 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, made some of the most significant changes to health and welfare benefits in recent years. Although not as comprehensive as prior laws...more
The IRS recently released Notice 2026-5, which provides guidance and answers to common questions related to the expanded availability of health savings accounts (“HSA”) under the Reconciliation Act (previously named the One...more
Earlier this month, the IRS issued guidance on the health savings account (HSA) changes enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While the guidance does not significantly alter the provisions announced when...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
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule on November 28, 2025 (the Proposed Rule) that would carve out account-based group health plans from the requirement to provide a Medicare Part...more
Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into...more
The IRS has announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plan and health and welfare benefit plan limitations. The charts below set forth the applicable limitations for 2026 relative to the 2025 limitations....more
Heath savings accounts (HSAs) are proving to be a way for many employers and employees to better control health care costs, thanks to their tax benefits, lower premiums, and long-term investment opportunities. Learn how to...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
We are pleased to present our annual End-of-Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate SW Benefits Updates. This Part 1 covers year-end health and welfare plan issues. Parts 2,...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 November 13, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-67, which sets forth the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limits on benefits and contributions for qualified retirement plans. The...more
Whether and how to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss is a challenging issue for many employers. As obesity rates remain high in many states, employers are making tough decisions about whether and how to cover GLP-1...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments to the dollar limitations for qualified retirement plans and other benefits, and the Social Security Administration announced its own...more
This chart shows some of the annually adjusted dollar limits that impact employee benefits, as published by the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation....more
The Internal Revenue Service has released cost of living increase numbers for many retirement and welfare plan limits for plan years commencing in 2026. The elective deferral limit for 401(k) and 403(b) plans increased from...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for various employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans for 2026....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 OBBB Act also includes provisions which expand some workplace benefits, including broader use of health savings account (HSA) funds, increased dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) annual limits, expanded...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
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