Navigating HIPAA, Workers’ Compensation, and Disability: What Employers Need to Know
If you’re an employer, you’re going to deal with employee medical information—there’s just no way around it. Whether it’s through FMLA requests, workers’ comp claims, or disability accommodations, health information becomes part of the job. But here’s what catches many employers off guard: HIPAA doesn’t work the way most people think it does in the […]
2026 Benefits Planning: What HR Leaders Need to Know About HSA and HDHP Changes
You’ll need to start your 2026 benefits planning now to maneuver substantial HSA contribution increases and intricate HDHP compliance requirements. HSA limits rise to $4,400 for individuals and $8,750 for families, while HDHP minimum deductibles increase to $1,700 and $3,400 respectively. ACA out-of-pocket maximums also jump substantially, affecting your budget projections. Don’t wait until Q4—these […]
Retirement Plan Box Checked – What does this mean to me?
Understanding Active-Participant Status An active plan participant can receive benefit payments from a pension plan, whether a defined benefit or a defined contribution pension plan, as long as the requirements under the plan’s contract have been fulfilled. Active participant status applies to individuals who are currently participating in one or more of the following types […]
