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Employers should stay alert to several important compliance developments that will shape the design and administration of health plans in 2026. Notably, in 2026, many organizations subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirement will first use the...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of Jan. 31, 2026. Background As a reminder, the Children’s Health Insurance...

Employee benefits are undergoing a significant transformation in 2026. Rising health care costs, evolving pharmaceutical trends, legislative changes and shifting worker expectations are reshaping employee benefits. Employers face mounting pressure to balance...