Survey Finds Americans Give Health Care System a “C” Rating As health care consumers complete open enrollment and prepare for their 2026 benefits to begin, a curious discrepancy emerges: Over half of U.S. consumers rate the overall health insurance system with a “C” grade or lower, yet nearly nine in 10 say they are [...]
Protecting Your Business From AI Chatbot Errors Operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are top priorities for organizations, and many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to support these goals. AI chatbots can perform a range of tasks, including handling customer service inquiries and troubleshooting technical issues, while delivering key benefits such as speed, [...]
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2026 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2025-61 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2025, and before Oct. 1, 2026. The updated PCORI fee amount is $3.84 multiplied by the average number of lives [...]
IRS Issues Guidance on New Trump Accounts for Children On Dec. 2, 2025, the IRS issued Notice 2025-68 announcing upcoming regulations and providing initial guidance regarding Trump Accounts. Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-favored savings account for children under the age of 18 [...]
IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits The IRS has released Notice 2025-67, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2026 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Key Changes for 2026 The employee contribution limit for 401(k) plans in 2026 has increased to $24,500, up from $23,500 for 2025, and [...]
End of Enhanced ACA Subsidies: Potential Impact on Employers The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a federally financed subsidy, called the premium tax credit (PTC), to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate incomes afford health insurance purchased through an Exchange. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress temporarily enhanced the PTC by eliminating [...]
EEOC Releases Guidance on National Origin Discrimination and Anti-American Bias On Nov. 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new materials on national origin discrimination, including a technical assistance document, Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law, and updates to its national origin webpage. The new materials reflect the EEOC’s [...]
2025 ACA Reporting Forms & Instructions Finalized On Nov. 5, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final instructions for Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. The release follows the IRS’ earlier publication of the final reporting forms and draft instructions for the 2025 calendar year. The [...]
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Fun and Excitement in Full Swing at the HR&P 2025 Employee Appreciation Party! It was an amazing day of connection, laughter, and friendly competition. The James Coney Island “Coney Cruiser” rolled in serving up crowd favorites: coney dogs, chili, burgers, and of course, those unbeatable chili cheese tots. With perfect weather on our side, [...]
