Week of August 01 2025 - SSG Insights

DOL Issues Updated 2025 Model Employer CHIP Notice

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice, with information current as of July 31, 2025. This notice is updated periodically to reflect changes in the states that offer premium assistance subsidies, as well as the contact information for those states.

2026 Open Enrollment Compliance Checklist

To prepare for open enrollment, employers should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their health plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2026. This Compliance Advisor includes an open enrollment checklist for the 2026 plan year.

IRS Releases ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties for 2026

Each year, the IRS updates its penalty amounts related to the employer shared responsibility (pay-or-play) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This Compliance Advisor provides the updated penalty calculations for the 2026 calendar year.

Protecting Health Information from Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Threats – August 12th Live Webcast

Attend this month's webinar to learn the importance of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in protecting health information in light of the rising concerns about data breaches and cybersecurity threats.​