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Participants in a health benefit plan under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must receive a summary of the plan, called a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Many employers...
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According to the 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations report from AbsenceSoft, employee leave requests rose for the third year in 2024, with illness recovery leading at 57% and mental...
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Group health plans and insurers must submit annual prescription drug and healthcare spending data to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting is referred to as the...
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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released joint guidance on illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
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The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has updated its 2025 report on health savings accounts (HSAs), providing key insights for Congress to consider.
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President Trump recently signed an executive order and established the Make America Healthy Again Commission, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to...
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A KFF analysis revealed that in fiscal year (FY) 2024, 27% of federal spending ($1.9 trillion) went to health programs and services. Other major spending categories included Social...
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Employers are increasingly using tobacco surcharges on health insurance premiums to manage costs and encourage healthier lifestyles. While these surcharges are allowed under compliant...
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Navigating the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting process is complex, even for the most seasoned employers. Avoiding common pitfalls is essential to ensure compliance and prevent...
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On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) called Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare...
