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Avoiding Common ACA Reporting Pitfalls

  • On January 13, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting remains a significant compliance challenge for employers. Despite being in effect for many years, the rules remain detailed and highly technical, and even seasoned employers can encounter difficulties. Avoiding common reporting errors is essential to maintaining compliance and minimizing exposure to IRS penalties. IRS Filing Best Practices As a […]
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ACA Reporting Requirements: What Employers Need to Know for 2026

  • On January 8, 2026
Employers that are required to report health coverage information under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) should begin preparing now for deadlines that apply in early 2026. These requirements pertain to the 2025 calendar year and are outlined in Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Key Deadlines for 2026 For 2025 ACA reporting, employers must […]
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IRS Issues Guidance on Expanded HSA Access Under New Federal Law

  • On December 30, 2025
On December 9, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2026-5, which explains how recent federal legislation expands eligibility for health savings accounts (HSAs). The guidance reflects changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. The OBBBA broadens access to HSAs in several […]
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Executive Order on Marijuana Rescheduling Signed By President Trump

  • On December 22, 2025
On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) directing that marijuana be reclassified from its status as a Schedule I drug to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This shift would mean marijuana is considered less dangerous and regulated less strictly compared to its current classification. Background Marijuana has historically been […]
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2026 Group Health Plan Compliance Checklist

  • On December 17, 2025
Staying apprised of compliance requirements in the ever-changing landscape of healthcare reform can be challenging. This easy-to-use guide is designed to cut through the clutter of compliance and give your clients peace of mind when it comes to meeting their regulatory responsibilities by staying on top of deadlines.
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State Level Health Coverage Reporting Deadlines

  • On November 18, 2025
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created several federal reporting requirements for employers and health plans, which (among other things) provide the government with information to administer ACA mandates, such as the large employer shared responsibility penalty and the individual mandate. The ACA’s individual mandate became effective in 2014, and it requires individuals to obtain minimum […]
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IRS Finalizes 2025 ACA Reporting Instructions

  • On November 11, 2025
On November 5, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the final instructions for Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056.
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Gag Clause Compliance for Group Health Plans Overview

  • On November 4, 2025
Federal regulations bar group health plans and health insurers from entering into agreements that restrict access to specific data regarding provider pricing or service quality. These contractual limitations—known as “gag clauses”—can prevent plans from sharing or obtaining vital cost and care information. To ensure compliance, plans and insurers must file an annual attestation with the […]
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IRS Releases Health FSA Limits for 2026

  • On October 14, 2025
On October 9, 2025, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (Rev. Proc. 25-32), which includes the 2026 inflation-adjusted limit on employee salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs). For plan years beginning in 2026, the adjusted dollar limit on employees’ pre-tax contributions to health FSAs increases to $3,400. This is a $100 increase from the 2025 […]
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