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The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has released its annual enforcement report on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), highlighting its focus...

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has selected 15 more drugs to Medicare Part D price negotiations. Drug companies have until February 28 to join, with talks...

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In 2025, organizations are embracing a holistic approach to employee well-being, integrating physical, mental, financial, and emotional support. This shift aims to meet evolving worker...

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Health care and employee benefit costs are rising rapidly. Projections for 2025 indicate a 7% to 8% increase, leading to higher premiums, deductibles, and copayments for employees. Here...

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The IRS has released Revenue Ruling 2025-4, offering long-awaited guidance on federal tax treatment for state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs, including income and...

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Optum Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, plans to pass all rebate drug discounts to consumers by 2028. This move aims to enhance transparency...

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On January 5, 2025, then-President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This legislation eliminates the Social Security Governmental Pension Offset (GPO) and the...

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The Trump administration has paused external communications and public appearances from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) until February 1, requiring all federal...

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) annually updates federal poverty levels (FPLs) to determine program eligibility. For 2025, the FPL is $15,650 for individuals in...

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Employers should note key compliance issues affecting 2025 health plans. These include new ACA reporting requirements, anticipated health care transparency rules, and potential shifts...