Employers that sponsor qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, and certain 403(b) plans, may face a December 31, 2026, deadline to adopt applicable plan amendments.
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) new guidance recommends that health plan fiduciaries consider mental health parity compliance when selecting and monitoring service providers—today’s blog covers strategies for doing so effectively.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a timely opportunity for employers to review how 2026 breast cancer screening coverage requirements affect their group health plans.
A process put in place by the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) to resolve payment disputes is costing insurers and health plans billions of dollars, according to one organization’s estimate.
Today’s blog recaps recently issued guidance addressing questions raised in a series of lawsuits against health-contingent wellness programs and the tobacco surcharges used in some group health plans.
Mental health parity compliance can be complex, but plan sponsors do not need to wait for an audit to spot potential problems—A practical first step is to review both written plan terms and how the plan operates in practice.
Trump account contribution programs involve more than plan design and contribution limits; employers also need to navigate proposed nondiscrimination rules that affect how these programs are designed, tested and administered.
Today’s blog covers IRS guidance on making it easier for employees with access to an employer-sponsored 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plan to participate in the Saver’s Match program.
Today’s blog focuses on Trump account contribution program design, payroll deductions, written plan requirements, employer contribution limits and implementation considerations.
Recent FTC orders require Caremark Rx and Express Scripts to stop favoring high-list-price versions of drugs over their standard formularies; today’s blog looks at the settlement terms most relevant to plan sponsors and members.
