Apr. 2026. "This document summarizes key dates for calendar year 2026 regarding some activities and policies that are outlined in other documents[.]"  MORE >>

"On April 1, 2026, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement began accepting 2025 Annual Reporting Form submissions from covered employers. Compliance with the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SF HCSO) and Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) must be reported through the online portal. The deadline for 2025 calendar year reporting is May 1, 2026."  MORE >>

"The new program will be administered by the Virginia Employment Commission, funded through payroll contributions beginning April 1, 2028, and will begin paying benefits on December 1, 2028.... Virginia's PFML program differs from its federal counterpart in who is covered, which relationships and reasons qualify, how benefits are funded, and when job-restoration rights attach."  MORE >>

"The FAMLI Division's employer-focused resources include dedicated webpages, downloadable FAQ documents, and direct contact information, all of which are designed to walk employers through every phase of implementation."  MORE >>

"[T]he Western District of New York concluded after a bench trial that the plaintiff was entitled to long-term disability benefits under an ERISA-governed policy issued by Provident Life and Casualty Insurance Company, with a disability onset date of December 31, 2009 -- even though her husband did not discover the policy and submit a claim on her behalf until September 2021." [Nabi v. Provident Life and Casualty Ins. Co., No. 23-0844 (W.D.N.Y. Apr. 27, 2026)]  MORE >>

"If you are an employer that takes the position that your voluntary benefits are exempt from ERISA under the voluntary benefit safe harbor, you should carefully evaluate whether your voluntary benefits satisfy all four requirements of the safe harbor. Even minor deviations can cause a program to fall outside of the safe harbor."  MORE >>

"Relying on disconnected systems or manual processes can contribute to administrative challenges and increased risk of error. By addressing the potential pitfalls of fragmented benefits management, organizations can take steps to modernize processes and help ensure their benefits program effectively supports your workforce."  MORE >>

Video of Apr. 28 hearing. Opening statement by Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08); witness testimony from [1] Mr. Sam N. Hazen, HCA Healthcare; [2] Mr. Wright Lassiter III, CommonSpirit Health; [3] Dr. Brian G. Donley, New York-Presbyterian; [4] Dr. Michael Waldrum, ECU Health; and [5] Mr. Brad Woodhouse.Protect Our Care.  MORE >>

"A bipartisan coalition of 45 state attorneys general ... has urged the U.S. [DOL] to ensure its proposed PBM transparency rule does not override state laws. The rule would require PBMs serving ERISA-covered plans to disclose pricing and rebate data to plan sponsors, but states want explicit protections for their own oversight powers. The move reflects growing scrutiny of PBMs[.]"  MORE >>

"Total health savings account (HSA) assets added up to $173.8 billion at the end of 2025 across 41.7 million accounts ... This represents an increase from $146.6 billion in 2024, a 19% increase.... The total number of accounts also grew by 6% from 39.3 million at the end of 2024. Most withdrawals (78%) were made using a debit card."  MORE >>

"A variety of factors contribute to the health care affordability crisis, including the egregious price markups some hospitals and private equity-backed providers charge for routine and emergency services.... Health plans are the only part of the health care system incentivized to help protect Americans from rapidly rising costs -- including by negotiating the lowest possible prices from providers and protecting patients from high and unexpected medical bills."  MORE >>