Tag: Employee Benefits

On May 4, 2026, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2027 related to the employer shared responsibility (“pay-or-play”) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a final rule that exempts accountbased plans, such as health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health flexible spending accounts
(FSAs), from Medicare Part D disclosure requirements.

President Donald Trump recently launched TrumpRx.gov, a federally operated website to help individuals buy prescription medications at discounted cash prices.

Many people are unsure whether to go to an emergency room (ER) or an urgent care center when experiencing sudden
symptoms.

On March 9, 2026, the IRS released two proposed rules regarding Trump Accounts. Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-favored savings account for children under the age of 18 that will be available later in
2026.

The White House rolled out a health care plan as a broad framework to help Congress craft legislation to address health care cost challenges. The plan aims to lower prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums and redirect federal subsidies directly to Americans.

On Feb. 3, 2026, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2026 was signed into law, a funding package containing significant reforms for the pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) industry.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced updates to its national enforcement projects for fiscal year 2026.