Week of July 25, 2025 - SSG Insights

Trump Accounts: New Tax-favored Accounts for Children

The OBBB Act, which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes a variety of changes for employee benefit plans. Notably, it creates a new type of federal tax-favored account for children, called Trump Accounts, effective for tax years beginning in 2026. This SSG Insight explains further.

2025 Midyear HR Trends to Monitor

The middle of the year is a great time to evaluate HR progress and recalibrate any efforts to close the year strong or inform forward-thinking strategies to maintain a competitive edge moving into 2026. This SSG Insight explores the latest HR trends to watch during the second half of 2025, discussing how they’ll likely impact employers and exploring how savvy organizations can address them.

Upskilling Employees on AI and Technology

This SSG Insight explores the challenges of AI-related skill gaps and offers practical strategies for upskilling employees in today’s evolving digital landscape.

Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage Will Increase for 2026

On July 18, 2025, the IRS released the new affordability percentage under the ACA’s pay-or-play rules for plan years beginning in 2026. For 2026, the affordability percentage will increase to 9.96%. This Legal Update summarizes this development.

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.​