On April 2, 2026, CMS released a final rule for plan years beginning in calendar year 2027 impacting the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program.
Group Health Plan
Fiduciary Lawsuit Survives
Motion to Dismiss
A judge in NY recently allowed certain ERISA claims against an employer group health plan sponsor for alleged pharmacy benefit mismanagement to proceed.
2026 Compliance Reminder:
Upcoming Form 5500 Deadline for Calendar Year Plans
Employers sponsoring benefit plans subject to ERISA should take note of the upcoming Form 5500 filing deadline on July 31, 2026 for calendar year plans.
2026 Compliance Reminder: Upcoming Form 5500 Deadline for
Calendar Year Plans
Employers sponsoring benefit plans subject to ERISA should take note of the upcoming Form 5500 filing deadline on July 31, 2026 for calendar year plans.
Employer Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Strategy
Review practical actions that employers can take to provide comprehensive benefits to their employees who may be impacted by autism spectrum disorder.
How Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) Supports Executive Benefits in 2026
Learn how Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) continues to support executive retention strategies and critical shifts to look out for.
HHS Releases Updated Model HIPAA Privacy Notice
For Part 2 Records
HHS released updated HIPAA model NPP templates for HIPAA covered entities (including health plans and health care providers).
Capital Motivated Reinsurance for Health Plan CFOs: A Flexible Capital Strategy
Explore how capital motivated reinsurance helps health plan CFOs improve capital efficiency, unlock surplus, and support growth without debt or dilution.
HHS Increases Penalties for 2026
HHS released inflation-adjusted increases for certain penalties, including those for violations of HIPAA rules and the Medicare Secondary Payer rules.
PBM Reform: Recent Developments Under the CAA 2026 & DOL Proposed Rule
This article discusses key provisions included within CAA 2026 with respect to guidance surrounding pharmacy benefit management compensation transparency.
