2027 HSA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket Limits
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View ArticleConsolidated Appropriations Act Pharmacy Benefits and Costs Reporting (RxDC)...
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View ArticleNotice of Privacy Practices Update HIPAA Privacy Rule & 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule
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View ArticleW-2 Reporting for 2025 Calendar Year
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View ArticleImportant Information About ACA Reporting
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View ArticleConsolidated Appropriations Act Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation...
Consolidated Appropriations Act Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Due December 31, 2025plblackwell@me…Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:43Overview The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)...
View ArticleACA Reporting for the 2025 Tax Year (Large Group Employers)
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View ArticleACA Reporting for the 2025 Tax Year (Small Group Employers)
ACA Reporting for the 2025 Tax Year (Small Group Employers) plblackwell@me…Wed, 11/12/2025 - 13:07The Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting season for the 2025 tax year is approaching quickly. The IRS...
View Article2026 Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance Program Updates
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View ArticleImportant Information Regarding Annual Notice Requirements
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View ArticleHPI Announces Acquisition of MedCost, Expanding Market Reach and Enhancing...
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View ArticleOBBBA Finalized: Optional Telemedicine Safe Harbor for HDHPs
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View Article2026 HSA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket Limits
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View ArticleInformation for Filing Comparative Effectiveness Tax (PCORI Fee) in July 2025
Information for Filing Comparative Effectiveness Tax (PCORI Fee) in July 2025plblackwell@me…Tue, 04/15/2025 - 11:51Overview The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a fee on health insurers and plan...
View ArticleW-2 Reporting for 2024 Calendar Year
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View ArticleConsolidated Appropriations Act Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation...
Consolidated Appropriations Act Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Due December 31, 2024plblackwell@me…Thu, 10/31/2024 - 11:20Overview The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)...
View ArticleACA Reporting for 2024 (Large Group)
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View ArticleACA Reporting for 2024 (Small Group)
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View ArticleIRS Announces 2025 FSA Limits
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