by Hayden Parsons | Nov 7, 2025 | Compliance
Download the PDF version here! PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2025-2026 The IRS has issued IRS Notice 2025-61 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2025, and before September 30,...
by Kenzie McEvily | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread health issue in the U.S., affecting a significant portion of the adult population and leading to substantial healthcare costs. Its prevention, early detection and management are critical to reducing costs for employers. PREVALENCE...
by Kenzie McEvily | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Workplace Mental Health — hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and The Luv U Project — recognizes organizations that go beyond standard programs to embed mental health and well-being into workplace culture....
by Hayden Parsons | Oct 22, 2025 | Compliance
New Flexibility for Fertility Benefits On Thursday, October 16, 2025, federal agencies published new FAQs Part 72 granting additional flexibility for employers with respect to fertility benefits as follows: Ability to sponsor stand-alone, specified disease insurance...
by Kenzie McEvily | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mental and behavioral health services have seen a surge in demand, especially post-pandemic, leading to increased utilization and rising costs for employers. Commercial insurance premiums are projected to rise 6.5% to 9.5% in 2026, the highest increase in 15 years,...
