The annual deadline to report and pay the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is approaching. Employers sponsoring certain self-insured health plans ...

HIPAA in HR Departments

BAS
07.05.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

HIPAA in HR Departments

Compliance and Strategy for Eligibility Waiting Periods

BAS
07.05.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

Eligibility waiting periods are a foundational element of employer-sponsored health plans, but they are also a common source of compliance issues under federal law. When ...

Switching from Monthly to Look-Back Measurement Method Under the ACA

BAS
07.05.2026
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Employers managing ACA compliance often reach a point where the Monthly Measurement Method no longer provides the predictability or administrative control they need, ...

Handling Benefits for Employees with Multiple Roles or Positions

BAS
30.04.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

In many organizations, employees may hold more than one role or work across multiple departments. This can occur in situations such as part-time roles in different ...

ACA Affordability Safe Harbors Explained (W-2, Rate of Pay, FPL)

BAS
30.04.2026
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), applicable large employers must offer health coverage that is not only available to full-time employees, but also considered ...

What Happens When Benefit Elections Don’t Match Payroll Deductions

BAS
23.04.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

Accurate benefits administration depends on alignment between what employees elect and what is deducted from their pay. When benefit elections and payroll deductions do ...

The Impact of Leaves of Absence on ACA Tracking

BAS
23.04.2026
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Leaves of absence can create challenges for employers when managing Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. Because ACA eligibility is tied to hours of service and ...

Understanding Plan Year vs. Calendar Year

BAS
16.04.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

In benefits administration, the terms “plan year” and “calendar year” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Understanding the difference is ...

How Workforce Changes Impact ACA Reporting Accuracy

BAS
16.04.2026
Health Care Reform (ACA)

Workforce changes occur throughout the year, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and leaves of absence. While these changes are a normal part of business ...

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