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Tracking Variable Hour Employees: Understanding Measurement and Administrative Periods

Tracking Variable Hour Employees: Understanding Measurement and Administrative Periods Employers with variable hour employees face unique challenges when it comes to tracking hours and determining health insurance eligibility. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), businesses must use specific methods to measure employee hours and ensure compliance with health coverage requirements. […]

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New Benefits, Big Changes: What the OBBA Means for HDHPs, Telehealth, FSAs, HSAs & More

New Benefits, Big Changes: What the OBBBA Means for HDHPs Telehealth, FSAs, HSAs & More The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings a wave of important updates that will directly impact health plan administration, tax-preferred accounts, and telehealth accessibility, many of which take effect starting January 1, […]

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Understanding PCORI Fees: What They are and Who is Required to Pay Them

Understanding PCORI Fees: What They Are and Who is Required to Pay Them The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is a federal fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund research that helps patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers make informed healthcare decisions. If you are an employer […]

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HSA/HDHP Limits for 2026

The IRS has released the updated inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2026. Annual contribution limits, minimum deductibles for HDHPs, and maximum out-of-pocket expenses will see an increase. However, the additional catch-up contribution limit for individuals aged 55 and older will remain […]

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Understanding Non-FMLA Leave and Health Coverage: Employer Responsibilities

Understanding Non-FMLA Leave and Health Coverage: Employer Responsibilities When an employee takes leave that is not covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers often have questions about how to handle health insurance coverage. Unlike FMLA leave, which mandates continued health benefits, non-FMLA leave operates under different rules. […]

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Understanding RxDC Reporting: What is it, why do we need it, and what are my employer’s responsibilities

What is RxDC Reporting?  RxDC (Prescription Drug Data Collection) reporting is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021. The purpose of this reporting is to provide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with data on prescription drug costs and health care spending. The information collected […]

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Defined Contributions for Employee Benefit Plans

Employers looking for more predictability in their costs, more equity in their contributions and perhaps even more flexibility for their employees are increasingly exploring the idea of Defined Contribution strategies for their employee benefit plans.    Defined Contribution (or DC) plans come in various different forms.  When I started my […]

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Employers No Longer Need to Automatically Distribute ACA Reporting 1095 to Employees – Effective Immediately

We all know healthcare costs increase annually. Medical trend increases are based on higher costs for prescription drugs, advancement in medical technologies, reinsurance costs and regulatory changes. So, what are the reasons for the higher than normal premium rates as we approach 2025? The aftereffects of COVID are creeping into the system. 

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Top 4 Reasons Healthcare Costs are Rising for 2025

We all know healthcare costs increase annually. Medical trend increases are based on higher costs for prescription drugs, advancement in medical technologies, reinsurance costs and regulatory changes. So, what are the reasons for the higher than normal premium rates as we approach 2025? The aftereffects of COVID are creeping into the system. 

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