Affordable Care Act (ACA) Compliance DOL Employee Benefits Health Care HIPAA Insurance Regulatory U.S. Wellness FAQs Clarify Tobacco Surcharge Rules Anne Newhouse, CEBS 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026 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.