IRS Releases ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties for 2027

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. 

Blog Recap

Health Coverage for GLP-1 Drugs: Employer Considerations

Once focused on diabetes, GLP-1s now fuel the weight-loss boom, raising employer concerns about high costs, broad demand, long-term coverage, health benefits, and compliance. 

Medicare Part D Changes May Cause Some Employer Plans to Lose Creditable Coverage Status

Employers offering prescription drug coverage to Medicare‑eligible individuals should note significant CMS changes that may affect whether their coverage remains “creditable” in 2026 and 2027.  

CMS Final Rule Eliminates Creditable Coverage Disclosure Obligation for Account-Based Plans

The CMS has released a final rule that exempts account-based plans from creditable coverage disclosure requirements. The change applies to coverage beginning January 1, 2027. 

Education

Both of the following webinars are approved for 1 HR (General) credit through HRCI® and 1 Professional Development Credit through SHRM for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.

Hylant Webinar | Benefits Intelligence: Leveraging Data to Optimize Your Health Plan Strategy

Did you know that you have a secret weapon for making smarter benefits decisions? It’s your data. Join us to learn how to harness data to personalize benefits, improve employee engagement, and make decisions that align with workforce and business goals. 

Sun Life Webinar | Human-Centered AI: The Future of Innovation

When organizations face high‑stakes change, success depends on connection, trust, and growth—not just tools or technology. On June 24, the NFL’s Senior Vice President of Player Health and Innovation, Jennifer Langton, will share how leaders can harness AI’s full potential by balancing cutting‑edge innovation with authentic human connection, proving that transformative technology moves only at the speed of trust. 

Zywave Client Portal

The Zywave Client Portal gives Hylant clients access to a wide range of HR, benefits, and compliance resources and solutions to daily challenges. One such resource is the HR Self-Assessment Tool. Evaluate your HR competencies to foster a thriving workplace, including practices, employee relations, recruitment, and training processes. Plus, get insights into areas for improvement. 

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