The ACA requires self-funded plan sponsors and health insurance issuers to pay annual Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees using IRS Form 720. Learn who must file and pay, and how to calculate the PCORI fee.
Each year, employers subject to ERISA must electronically file an annual report (Form 5500) for each employee benefit plan they maintain, unless a filing exemption applies. Employers with employee benefit plans that operate on a calendar-year basis must file their annual reports for 2025 with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) by July 31, 2026.
Women often balance professional responsibilities with caregiving demands, and their physical, mental, and emotional health directly shapes engagement, productivity, and retention. More employers are recognizing that meaningful support starts with fostering an environment where women’s health is openly acknowledged and addressed.
This year, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled that the IRS may assess pay-or-play penalties
without the HHS first providing the employer with a certification. Earlier, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas reached the opposite conclusion, creating a conflict over which agency (i.e., the IRS or HHS) can issue the penalty certification.
Revenue Procedure 2026-24 to provide inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2027. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year.
Effective July 1, 2026, the state of Virginia will join the growing movement of states to enact a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program, which signals a sizable shift in the Southeast as the first southern state to join the statutory paid leave force.
On May 10, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury jointly issued proposed rules that would create a new category of limited excepted benefits that employers can use to offer fertility benefits.
Join Seyfarth-Shaw LLC and Hylant on July 16 as we discuss the 2026 enforcement landscape, lessons learned from ERISA litigation, and the new data security standard. Stay ahead of evolving regulations with actionable guidance that helps you protect your organization and support your people.
The webinar is approved for 1 HR (General) credit through HRCI® and 1 Professional Development Credit through SHRM for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
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