Hiring external talent has become more expensive and less predictable. At the same time, many organizations already employ individuals who possess transferable skills, institutional knowledge, and a deep understanding of company culture. The challenge is not always finding talent. It is recognizing it. Internal mobility programs help organizations identify and develop talent that already exists […]
An exclusive UBA Partner Firm monthly newsletter, focusing on one of your most important responsibilities — employer compliance. Employer Priorities ACA Reporting Deadlines (March 2026) March is the most critical month for ACA reporting. Employers must meet deadlines for furnishing employee forms and filing with the IRS. Missing deadlines or submitting incorrect information can result […]
On March 25, we hosted an executive-level webinar exploring the growing scrutiny facing employer-sponsored health plans and the increasing personal liability risks for ERISA fiduciaries. ERISA fiduciary responsibility is not symbolic—it carries real exposure. As enforcement activity from the Department of Labor and litigation from the plaintiffs’ bar continue to rise, benefit committee members, executives, […]
Loneliness is no longer just a public health concern — it is an emerging business risk. In 2023, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy identified loneliness as a national epidemic. Today, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately one in six adults worldwide experiences significant loneliness. For working adults, the workplace is one of the primary […]
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025 (“OBBBA”) was enacted. While this bill includes a number of provisions, this article summarizes that will directly impact employees and their benefit plans—such as high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and dependent care savings accounts. High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health […]
The IRS has announced the 2025 contribution limits for FSAs, Commuter Benefits, 401ks, and more, along with an increase in the FSA rollover limit for 2025. The updated limits, including the previously released HSA limits, are as follows: 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan Limits For the taxable years beginning in 2025, the limitation for […]
The IRS recently released its annual inflation adjustment to the percentage of household income used to determine whether an employer’s offer of health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is affordable. The good news for employers is that the percentage has significantly increased for 2025. For plan years beginning in 2025, the percentage […]
On Sept. 9, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and the Treasury (IRS) (collectively, the Departments) released new final rules implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The final rule updates the way the Departments determine whether health plans treat mental health and substance use disorder […]
In August, the FTC ban on non-compete agreements was struck down by a court stating that the FTC did not have the power to implement the ban and its application was too broad. The FDA approved new and updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children as part of the preventive care mandate for group health […]
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) made changes to Medicare Part D to enhance benefits and enrollee cost savings, which may significantly impact whether employer sponsored prescription drug benefits continue to qualify as creditable coverage under Medicare Part D. Creditable coverage means that the employer’s prescription drug coverage is at least as good as Medicare Part D coverage. Employer Action Items Contact your carrier, TPA, […]
