"States that mandate school activity leave include California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The laws vary by state, including the rules regarding coverage, eligibility for leave, whether the leave is paid or unpaid, the length of leave, and notification requirements."  MORE >>

"After a small but surprise decrease from 2024 to 2025, penalty amounts will jump significantly in 2026. Specifically, the (a) penalty will be $3,340 (up from $2,900 in 2025) and the (b) penalty will go up to $5,010 (up from $4,350)."  MORE >>

"In light of the litigation challenging the 2024 Final Rule, the Departments announced a non-enforcement policy ... while they reconsider the 2024 Final Rule, including whether to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking rescinding or modifying the regulation.... [P]lans and issuers are still required to develop and maintain MHPAEA NQTL comparative analyses and provide them to regulators upon request."  MORE >>

"Here are some of the main ways OBBBA's tax cuts and spending reform will affect healthcare, retirement, education and more, and what benefit leaders should prioritize as open enrollment approaches."  MORE >>

"Simply slashing coverage isn't always a viable solution, as GLP-1s have become a competitive differentiator ... As a result, many employers are turning to utilization controls to curb unsustainable growth while continuing to offer access to GLP-1s. As employers grapple with balancing cost and access, some are pioneering innovative strategies to manage this tension."  MORE >>