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Public sector organizations with group health plans should be aware of changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements that take effect in 2025.

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A recent survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) shows U.S. employers expect an 8% increase in healthcare costs for 2025. The increase is driven by...

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A report by independent stop-loss provider Sun Life found that cardiovascular disease surpassed blood cancers for the first time in 12 years. It has now become the second-highest...

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A study by Paytient found that 40% of workers delay health care due to costs, impacting their mental health and productivity.

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Employers must adhere to crucial eligibility requirements for health coverage, categorized into important "do's" and "don'ts." This includes offering affordable coverage to full-time...

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires certain employers to electronically report health plan coverage to the IRS under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. A recent law change mandates...

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released a new model Employer CHIP Notice.

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Employers subject to ACA reporting must comply with reporting deadlines in early 2024 for the 2023 calendar year. They must furnish statements to individuals by March 1, 2024, and file...

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As we approach the end of the year, it's important for employers to stay on top of compliance requirements for their employee benefit plans. There are several tasks related to benefits...

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In 2024, group health plans and issuers must expand their internet-based price comparison tool for enrollees, participants, and beneficiaries. It will need to include all covered...