Required Federal Benefit Notices for 2026

On July 30, 2025

Employers that sponsor group health plans should provide certain benefit notices during their plans’ open enrollment periods. Some of these notices, such as the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), must be provided at open enrollment time. Other notices, such as the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) notice, must be distributed annually. Although […]

On July 23, 2025

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending package known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act) into law. Among the provisions included in the legislation are several notable updates for employee benefits, including creating a new type of federally tax-advantaged savings account for children, referred to as Trump Accounts. These […]

On July 22, 2025

MedMutual WELL Officially Launching for Group Business Topic: Product News | Companies: Medical Mutual, Mutual Health Services | Segment: Small Group, 1-50, 51-99, 100+, MEWA Earlier this year Medical Mutual announced MedMutual WELL™, our latest offering designed to support healthier lifestyles. Effective immediately, MedMutual WELL is available to include in sales quotes for new groups and to […]

On July 15, 2025

From new state labor laws to stricter cybersecurity standards and benefits updates, small and mid-sized employers are facing a wave of evolving compliance requirements. The stakes? Costly penalties, employee dissatisfaction, and operational risk. This guide outlines the most important developments in HR, benefits, payroll, and data privacy so you can act before it’s too late. […]

On July 9, 2025

SummaCare has just announced an exciting September Broker Bonus program from their MEWA products. SummaCare MEWA Retention Bonus offers payments if you renew 90% of your qualified groups. Click here for additional details. Don’t forget about SummaCare’s other 2025 Broker Bonus opportunities: Please reach out to your ExpressLink representative with any questions.

On July 8, 2025

Coming Soon – MedMutual WELL™ Launching for Groups on July 22nd Topic: Product News | Companies: Medical Mutual, Mutual Health Services | Segment: Small Group, 1-50, 51-99, 100+ The wait is almost over. On July 22, 2025, Medical Mutual will be launching MedMutual WELL to groups. MedMutual WELL – the next chapter in Medical Mutual’s wellness journey […]

On July 8, 2025

By now, you’ve likely heard about the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB), recently passed by Congress and signed into law on July 4, 2025. While much of the coverage has focused on its tax and healthcare provisions, a lesser-known but highly impactful aspect of the legislation is its effect on employee benefits. The […]

On July 1, 2025

On June 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule to implement new standards for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Marketplaces (or Exchanges). According to HHS, improper Exchange enrollments, enabled by weakened verification processes and expanded premium subsidies, have triggered “widespread fraud.” The final rule’s changes are intended to address […]

Required Federal Benefit Notices for 2026

Trump Signs Major Tax Bill Creating “Trump Accounts” for Children — Employer Contributions Allowed

MMO: 7/22/25 Broker Update

Regulations Shifting for Small Businesses

SummaCare: MEWA Retention Bonus Announced

MMO: 7/8/25 Broker Update

Trump Signs “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into Law

Trump Administration Issues Final Rule Impacting the ACA’s Marketplace