Employee Benefits Archives

IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2026

October 15, 2025
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The ACA Affordability Threshold for 2026

October 14, 2025
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IRS Updates HSA and HDHP Limits for 2026

October 14, 2025
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IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2025

October 25, 2024
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The ACA Affordability Threshold for 2025

September 27, 2024
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BRSi and Medicare

June 25, 2024
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IRS Updates HSA Limits for 2025

May 23, 2024
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IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2024

November 13, 2023
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Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPA)

September 18, 2023
Read more: Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPA)
The ACA Affordability Threshold for 2024

September 6, 2023
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IRS Updates HSA Limits for 2024

August 18, 2023
Read more: IRS Updates HSA Limits for 2024
Updated: End of the COVID National Emergency (NE) and Public Health Emergency (PHE)

April 21, 2023
Read more: Updated: End of the COVID National Emergency (NE) and Public Health Emergency (PHE)
End of the COVID National Emergency and Public Health Emergency (PHE) expected May 11, 2023

April 3, 2023
Read more: End of the COVID National Emergency and Public Health Emergency (PHE) expected May 11, 2023
CAA Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC)

March 3, 2023
Read more: CAA Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting (RxDC)
Model Disclosure Notice Regarding Patient Protections Against Surprise Billing

January 19, 2023
Read more: Model Disclosure Notice Regarding Patient Protections Against Surprise Billing
IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2023

October 21, 2022
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The ACA Affordability Threshold for 2023

September 1, 2022
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Federal Government (and some States) to Offer Free At-Home COVID Rapid Tests

January 17, 2022
Read more: Federal Government (and some States) to Offer Free At-Home COVID Rapid Tests
Biden-Harris Administration Requires Insurance Companies and Group Health Plans to Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Increasing Access to Free Tests

January 14, 2022
Read more: Biden-Harris Administration Requires Insurance Companies and Group Health Plans to Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Increasing Access to Free Tests
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the No Surprises Act (NSA)

December 15, 2021
Read more: The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the No Surprises Act (NSA)
Vaccine Mandate Update as of November 12, 2021

November 19, 2021
Read more: Vaccine Mandate Update as of November 12, 2021
IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2022

November 18, 2021
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Vaccine Mandate Update

November 10, 2021
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Mandatory Vaccines

October 19, 2021
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PCORI Fee Filing Reminder

June 28, 2021
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Congress Passes the American Rescue Plan Act

March 15, 2021
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Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Extension of COBRA & HIPAA Special Enrollment Deadlines Due to COVID-19 National Emergency

March 3, 2021
Read more: Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Extension of COBRA & HIPAA Special Enrollment Deadlines Due to COVID-19 National Emergency
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Resumes Small Business Loans

January 13, 2021
Read more: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Resumes Small Business Loans
Coronavirus Stimulus Package Signed into Law: What Employers Need to Know

December 30, 2020
Read more: Coronavirus Stimulus Package Signed into Law: What Employers Need to Know
Michigan Legislature Enacts Surprise Billing Law

December 17, 2020
Read more: Michigan Legislature Enacts Surprise Billing Law
IRS Releases PCORI Fee Adjustment

December 7, 2020
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IRS Releases New ACA Reporting Rules for Individual Coverage HRAs

November 2, 2020
Read more: IRS Releases New ACA Reporting Rules for Individual Coverage HRAs
IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2021

October 27, 2020
Read more: IRS Updates Benefit Plan Limits for 2021
IRS Finalizes 2020 Plan Year ACA Forms

October 27, 2020
Read more: IRS Finalizes 2020 Plan Year ACA Forms
IRS Extends 2021 ACA Reporting Deadline

October 8, 2020
Read more: IRS Extends 2021 ACA Reporting Deadline
DOL Releases Update to Clarify COVID-19 Paid FMLA Rules

September 23, 2020
Read more: DOL Releases Update to Clarify COVID-19 Paid FMLA Rules
IRS Increases ACA Affordability Percentage for 2021

July 28, 2020
Read more: IRS Increases ACA Affordability Percentage for 2021
IRS Releases Annual PCORI Fee Adjustment

June 12, 2020
Read more: IRS Releases Annual PCORI Fee Adjustment
COVID-19 Health Insurance Premium Refunds: Distributing Refunds to Plan Participants

June 11, 2020
Read more: COVID-19 Health Insurance Premium Refunds: Distributing Refunds to Plan Participants
IRS Releases 2021 HSA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, & HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximums

May 22, 2020
Read more: IRS Releases 2021 HSA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, & HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximums
BRSi COVID-19 Employer Resources Guide

May 21, 2020
Read more: BRSi COVID-19 Employer Resources Guide
IRS Releases New COVID-19 Related Guidance for Cafeteria Plans, FSAs, DCAPs, & High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)

May 19, 2020
Read more: IRS Releases New COVID-19 Related Guidance for Cafeteria Plans, FSAs, DCAPs, & High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)
Department of Labor Temporarily Extends COBRA Deadlines Due to COVID-19 National Emergency

May 8, 2020
Read more: Department of Labor Temporarily Extends COBRA Deadlines Due to COVID-19 National Emergency
Congress Increases Funding for Paycheck Protection Program

April 24, 2020
Read more: Congress Increases Funding for Paycheck Protection Program
The CARES Act: Small Business Loan May Help Employers Maintain Payroll & Employee Health Benefits

March 31, 2020
Read more: The CARES Act: Small Business Loan May Help Employers Maintain Payroll & Employee Health Benefits
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act

March 30, 2020
Read more: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
UPDATE: The Department of Labor Releases New Guidance on FFCRA Employer Notices for Remote Employees

March 27, 2020
Read more: UPDATE: The Department of Labor Releases New Guidance on FFCRA Employer Notices for Remote Employees
FFCRA Employer Notices Posted to BRSi Online

March 27, 2020
Read more: FFCRA Employer Notices Posted to BRSi Online
The Department of Labor Releases “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Employer Notices

March 26, 2020
Read more: The Department of Labor Releases “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Employer Notices
Michigan Temporarily Expands Unemployment Benefits

March 24, 2020
Read more: Michigan Temporarily Expands Unemployment Benefits
Congress Passes “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”

March 19, 2020
Read more: Congress Passes “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
BRSi’s Business Continuity Plan: COVID-19

March 17, 2020
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BRSi Participates in Gleaners Annual Food Drive

March 16, 2020
Read more: BRSi Participates in Gleaners Annual Food Drive
What You Need to Know about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 12, 2020
Read more: What You Need to Know about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Congress Repeals Affordable Care Act Taxes & 5th Circuit Rules Individual Mandate Unconstitutional

January 6, 2020
Read more: Congress Repeals Affordable Care Act Taxes & 5th Circuit Rules Individual Mandate Unconstitutional
IRS Finalizes 2019 Forms 1094 & 1095

December 18, 2019
Read more: IRS Finalizes 2019 Forms 1094 & 1095
The U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on “Regular Rate” of Pay Calculations

December 16, 2019
Read more: The U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on “Regular Rate” of Pay Calculations
IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadline

December 3, 2019
Read more: IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadline
2020 Benefit Plan Limits

November 8, 2019
Read more: 2020 Benefit Plan Limits
California Law Establishes New Notice Requirement for Flexible Spending Accounts

October 17, 2019
Read more: California Law Establishes New Notice Requirement for Flexible Spending Accounts
Yale University’s Wellness Program Faces Class-Action Lawsuit: Could Your Workplace Wellness Program Be Next?

October 7, 2019
Read more: Yale University’s Wellness Program Faces Class-Action Lawsuit: Could Your Workplace Wellness Program Be Next?
Department of Labor Releases New Overtime Rule

September 25, 2019
Read more: Department of Labor Releases New Overtime Rule
IRS Lowers ACA Affordability Percentage for 2020

August 26, 2019
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Individual Coverage HRA

July 8, 2019
Read more: Individual Coverage HRA
New Michigan Insurance Provider Assessment (IPA) Tax

February 20, 2019
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Michigan Employers: New Paid Medical Leave Act

February 13, 2019
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Texas Federal Judge makes ACA ruling

January 4, 2019
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Texas Federal Judge makes ACA ruling

December 20, 2018
Read more: Texas Federal Judge makes ACA ruling
Cadillac Tax Delayed and Health Insurance Tax Suspended

April 2, 2018
Read more: Cadillac Tax Delayed and Health Insurance Tax Suspended
IRS Changes 2018 Contribution Limit for HSAs

March 22, 2018
Read more: IRS Changes 2018 Contribution Limit for HSAs
Now may be a good time to start a paid family and medical leave program

March 6, 2018
Read more: Now may be a good time to start a paid family and medical leave program
Recognize the risks of employees’ off-work misbehavior

February 27, 2018
Read more: Recognize the risks of employees’ off-work misbehavior
IRS letter addresses COBRA premiums for HRAs

February 20, 2018
Read more: IRS letter addresses COBRA premiums for HRAs
Putting a Number on Employer Turnover

February 12, 2018
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Softening the hard edges of technical staff

January 22, 2018
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How Employers can Assess their HR Effectiveness

January 9, 2018
Read more: How Employers can Assess their HR Effectiveness
IRS Extends Deadline for Furnishing of 1095 Forms Until March 2nd

January 3, 2018
Read more: IRS Extends Deadline for Furnishing of 1095 Forms Until March 2nd
Watch out for the ACA employer mandate when hiring seasonal workers

December 19, 2017
Read more: Watch out for the ACA employer mandate when hiring seasonal workers
3 good reasons to conduct background checks when hiring

December 11, 2017
Read more: 3 good reasons to conduct background checks when hiring
IRS to Mail ‘Pay or Play” Letters

December 5, 2017
Read more: IRS to Mail ‘Pay or Play” Letters
PCORI Fee Released for 2018

November 1, 2017
Read more: PCORI Fee Released for 2018
IRS Releases Final 1094 & 1095 Forms for 2017

October 17, 2017
Read more: IRS Releases Final 1094 & 1095 Forms for 2017
Your Retirement Plan’s Investment Fees Warrant a Closer Look

August 23, 2017
Read more: Your Retirement Plan’s Investment Fees Warrant a Closer Look
IRS Releases Draft 1094 & 1095 Forms for 2017

August 21, 2017
Read more: IRS Releases Draft 1094 & 1095 Forms for 2017
Flipping the Switch with an Employee Survey

August 11, 2017
Read more: Flipping the Switch with an Employee Survey
Catch on to the Benefits of a Formal Onboarding Process

August 4, 2017
Read more: Catch on to the Benefits of a Formal Onboarding Process
Health Care Reform Efforts Remain Uncertain

July 27, 2017
Read more: Health Care Reform Efforts Remain Uncertain
Affordability Percentage for 2018 Released

June 13, 2017
Read more: Affordability Percentage for 2018 Released
House Passes the American Health Care Act

May 9, 2017
Read more: House Passes the American Health Care Act
PCORI Fee Due July 31st

April 28, 2017
Read more: PCORI Fee Due July 31st
AHCA Vote Withdrawn, PPACA Remains Intact

March 31, 2017
Read more: AHCA Vote Withdrawn, PPACA Remains Intact
Transitional Plans Extended Through 2018

March 1, 2017
Read more: Transitional Plans Extended Through 2018
President Trump Issues an Executive Order on the PPACA

January 23, 2017
Read more: President Trump Issues an Executive Order on the PPACA
21st Century Cures Act Will Allow Stand-Alone HRAs

December 27, 2016
Read more: 21st Century Cures Act Will Allow Stand-Alone HRAs
IRS Extends PPACA Distribution Deadline

November 22, 2016
Read more: IRS Extends PPACA Distribution Deadline
PPACA Reporting Deadlines Arrive in January

November 9, 2016
Read more: PPACA Reporting Deadlines Arrive in January
Employees Call for More Technology Advances in the Workplace

October 3, 2016
Read more: Employees Call for More Technology Advances in the Workplace
The Advantages of High Deductible Health Plans

September 27, 2016
Read more: The Advantages of High Deductible Health Plans
Concentration Difficult in Open-Plan Offices

September 6, 2016
Read more: Concentration Difficult in Open-Plan Offices
Non-Smoking Incentive Programs

August 24, 2016
Read more: Non-Smoking Incentive Programs
Americans Lack Confidence in Ability to Save for Retirement

August 4, 2016
Read more: Americans Lack Confidence in Ability to Save for Retirement
Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits & Affordability

July 25, 2016
Read more: Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits & Affordability
Baby Boomers Lack Confidence in Their Retirement Readiness

July 8, 2016
Read more: Baby Boomers Lack Confidence in Their Retirement Readiness
PCORI Fee Due July 31st

June 30, 2016
Read more: PCORI Fee Due July 31st
Companies May Be Losing Productivity to Presenteeism

June 2, 2016
Read more: Companies May Be Losing Productivity to Presenteeism
Two PPACA Employer Notice Processes

May 19, 2016
Read more: Two PPACA Employer Notice Processes
Easing Access to Multiple Employer Retirement Plans

May 2, 2016
Read more: Easing Access to Multiple Employer Retirement Plans
HHS Releases PPACA Updates for 2017

April 25, 2016
Read more: HHS Releases PPACA Updates for 2017
Rising Inequality Can Affect Life Satisfaction More Than Rising Unemployment

April 6, 2016
Read more: Rising Inequality Can Affect Life Satisfaction More Than Rising Unemployment
PPACA Reporting Deadlines Begin March 31st

March 28, 2016
Read more: PPACA Reporting Deadlines Begin March 31st
Will the IRS Issue and Individual Mandate Penalty for a Short Gap in Health Insurance Coverage?

March 28, 2016
Read more: Will the IRS Issue and Individual Mandate Penalty for a Short Gap in Health Insurance Coverage?
Employee Stress, Anxiety and Depression Levels Appear to be Rising

February 10, 2016
Read more: Employee Stress, Anxiety and Depression Levels Appear to be Rising
Cadillac Tax Delayed

January 27, 2016
Read more: Cadillac Tax Delayed
Companies Make Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Management

January 6, 2016
Read more: Companies Make Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Management
IRS Extends PPACA Reporting Deadlines

December 29, 2015
Read more: IRS Extends PPACA Reporting Deadlines
Benefit Plan Trends Vol. 58 #11

December 3, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Vol. 58 #11
Qualifying for Subsidies on Healthcare.gov

November 25, 2015
Read more: Qualifying for Subsidies on Healthcare.gov
Benefit Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #10

November 2, 2015
Read more: Benefit Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #10
IRS Announces Updated PCORI Fee

October 23, 2015
Read more: IRS Announces Updated PCORI Fee
Small Group Market May Remain at 50 & Under

October 23, 2015
Read more: Small Group Market May Remain at 50 & Under
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #9

October 6, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #9
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #8

October 6, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #8
IRS Releases Final 1094/1095 Forms and Instructions

October 2, 2015
Read more: IRS Releases Final 1094/1095 Forms and Instructions
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #7

September 14, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #7
PPACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching

September 14, 2015
Read more: PPACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #6

September 14, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #6
Updated Same Sex Marriage & Employee Benefits

September 14, 2015
Read more: Updated Same Sex Marriage & Employee Benefits
Same-Sex Marriage Ruling & Employee Benefits

September 14, 2015
Read more: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling & Employee Benefits
PCORI Fee Due July 31st

July 7, 2015
Read more: PCORI Fee Due July 31st
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #5

July 7, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #5
Contraceptive Coverage and Women’s Preventative Care for Dependents

July 7, 2015
Read more: Contraceptive Coverage and Women’s Preventative Care for Dependents
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #4

July 7, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #4
COBRA Compliance – An Overview

July 7, 2015
Read more: COBRA Compliance – An Overview
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #3

July 7, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #3
What Employers Need to Know About the Cadillac Tax

July 7, 2015
Read more: What Employers Need to Know About the Cadillac Tax
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #2

July 7, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #2
FMLA Rights Extended to Same-Sex Couples

July 7, 2015
Read more: FMLA Rights Extended to Same-Sex Couples
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #1

July 7, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #1
The ACA & 2014 Taxes

July 7, 2015
Read more: The ACA & 2014 Taxes
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 57, #12

July 7, 2015
Read more: Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 57, #12
Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter

June 3, 2015
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Compliance Alert – May 2015

May 27, 2015
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Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter

May 1, 2015
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Compliance Alert – April 2015

April 24, 2015
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Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter

March 27, 2015
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Compliance Alert – March 2015

March 24, 2015
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Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter

March 3, 2015
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Compliance Alert – February 2015

February 25, 2015
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Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter

January 30, 2015
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Compliance Alert – January 2015

January 23, 2015
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Benefit Plan Trends Newsletter

January 2, 2015
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Compliance Alert – December 2014

December 19, 2014
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Compliance Alert – November 2014

November 19, 2014
Read more: Compliance Alert – November 2014
Individual Open Enrollment Begins November 15th

November 13, 2014
Read more: Individual Open Enrollment Begins November 15th
Individual Open Enrollment Begins November 15th

November 13, 2014
Read more: Individual Open Enrollment Begins November 15th
Compliance Alert – October 2014

October 16, 2014
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Compliance Alert – September 2014

September 10, 2014
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