Employee Benefits

In light of increasing cyber threats, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) has expanded its cybersecurity guidance to include all ERISA-covered health and welfare plans. Initially released in April 2021, this guidance addresses the critical need for plan fiduciaries and service providers to implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive participant information.

The Department of Health and Human Services has released the 2026 payment parameters, including new out-of-pocket maximums for employer-sponsored health plans. Find out what these changes mean for your company’s health benefits and how to prepare for compliance in the upcoming plan year.

Health Savings Accounts (“HSAs”) offer a flexible and tax-efficient way to save for healthcare costs, both now and in the future. With the ability to roll over funds year to year, grow your savings tax-free, and make tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses, HSAs are a valuable tool for those enrolled in high-deductible health plans. Learn about how HSAs work, the key benefits they provide, and the 2025 contribution limits to make the most of your healthcare savings.

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) offer tax-free reimbursements for medical expenses. Discover the key benefits of HRAs, 2025 limits, and how they can help reduce healthcare costs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (“FSAs”) offer a smart way to save on healthcare by using pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses. Learn how they work, contribution limits, and the options for carrying over unused funds.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduces significant changes to Medicare Part D that could impact your company’s prescription drug coverage. From new out-of-pocket caps to insulin pricing, these updates may affect your plan’s status as “creditable” coverage.