PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2026 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid annually using IRS Form 720, the Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return. Form 720 and full payment of the PCORI fees [...]
Pay Transparency Laws and Growing EPL Exposures Pay transparency laws refer to regulations that require applicable employers to disclose certain information regarding employee compensation—namely, salary ranges and benefits packages—in job postings for open positions, amid promotions and transfers, and upon request from existing staff. The United States has seen a rapid expansion of these [...]
For years, a physical insurance card has been part of nearly every doctor’s visit or pharmacy pickup. That is changing. Major health insurance carriers are moving away from mailing plastic ID cards and toward digital versions stored in a mobile app or phone wallet. For instance, Cigna has set a goal of moving nearly all [...]
How to Open Your Child’s Trump Account A Trump Account is a tax-favored savings account for children under the age of 18. It works similarly to a retirement account but has special rules during what’s called the “growth period,” which lasts until the child reaches adulthood. During this time, contributions grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals [...]
Chronic conditions are no longer just a clinical concern; they are one of the most powerful forces shaping the U.S. healthcare system and its rising costs. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and mental health conditions impact millions of Americans, requiring continuous care, treatment and support over time. The financial impact [...]
EBSA Releases Agenda Outlining Upcoming Regulatory Actions On July 3, 2026, the Trump administration released its 2026 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda), identifying its significant regulatory priorities and planned activities for the year ahead. Federal agencies with new regulations under development or review are included in the Agenda, [...]
Different Types of Raises and How to Communicate Them With Employees Pay increases aren’t one-size-fits-all. Employers use several types depending on their goals, budget and workforce needs, and these differences matter more than many organizations realize. A merit increase signals something very different to an employee than a standardized across-the-board adjustment, even if the [...]
Cancer Care Trends Impacting Employer-sponsored Coverage in 2026 Cancer is no longer a concern that employers can address reactively. It’s a persistent, growing and increasingly complex challenge that impacts workforce health and healthcare spending. More employees are being diagnosed, more are being diagnosed younger and the advanced treatments available today come at a high [...]
HAMC Scholarship Recipients Celebrated at the Houston A&M Club Traditions Luncheon The July Houston A&M Club Traditions Luncheon was a special celebration honoring the Houston A&M Club (HAMC) scholarship recipients. Attendees had the opportunity to meet each student and learn about their degree program, as well as where they are working during the summer [...]
Christopher Fisher, VP of Sales and Marketing, was featured in an inspiring video where he discussed the outcomes of HR&P’s alignment with UH Athletics.
