"Although insured group health plans initially were required to comply with the ACA nondiscrimination rules for plan years beginning on or after September 23, 2010, the IRS announced in Notice 2011-1 that compliance is not required until the agencies issue regulations or other guidance regarding how the rules apply to insured plans. To date, the agencies have not issued such regulations or guidance, so sanctions for failure to comply do not yet apply for insured plans."  MORE >>

"[B]eginning July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027 ... [e]ligible individuals enrolled in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will be able to access these medications at a predictable and affordable cost -- $50 for a monthly supply."  MORE >>

"Recent litigation makes clear that ERISA's fiduciary standards apply with full force to group health plans, particularly prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) arrangements, and voluntary benefit offerings.... Beyond litigation defense, a committee structure improves plan operations. Concentrating fiduciary expertise supports more consistent and well‑documented decisions, stronger vendor selection and monitoring, clearer separation between business decisions and fiduciary functions, and enhanced compliance with increasingly complex health plan regulations."  MORE >>

"ERISA plan fiduciaries remain fully responsible for ensuring that AI is used prudently, loyally, and solely in the interest of plan participants, even when AI is deployed by third-party service providers. Because AI systems function as opaque 'black boxes,' fiduciaries face challenges in monitoring their use. Fiduciaries can mitigate risk through reviewing vendor AI policies, requesting audits, requiring compliance with emerging standards ... and negotiating robust AI-specific contract and request for proposal terms addressing transparency, bias, cybersecurity, compliance, and accountability."  MORE >>

"More than 80% of employers believe meaningful healthcare system modernization is achievable within the next few years. Employers are already benefiting from improved tools, processes, and support, while payers continue to face operational complexity -- a gap that signals opportunity for innovation and partnership."  MORE >>

"Transparency in Coverage data represent a significant advancement in the availability of information on negotiated health care prices, offering researchers a new lens into variation across payers, providers, and markets. As demonstrated in [this analysis], TiC data can be used to replicate and extend findings from traditional claims-based research, particularly in understanding the range and distribution of negotiated rates across payers and providers."  MORE >>

"[B]usinesses in parts of Southeast Georgia that were affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on April 18, 2026 ... now have until Aug. 20, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.... [I]ndividuals and households that reside or have a business in Clinch, Echols, and Brantley counties qualify for tax relief."  MORE >>