Week of September 12 2025

ACA Pay-or-Play Changes May Impact Employers in 2026

The ACA’s “pay-or-play” rules require applicable large employer to offer affordable, minimum-value health coverage to their full-time employees or risk paying a penalty. There are several changes related to the ACA’s pay-or-play rules for 2026 that may impact employers. This SSG Compliance Advisor explains these changes.

Best Practices for Responding to Job Abandonment

Having a structured approach to respond effectively to job abandonment can protect employers from potential legal risk, mitigate the potential disruptions resulting from job abandonment, ensure fair treatment and manage employee morale. This SSG Compliance Advisor provides a high-level overview of employer best practices for responding to job abandonment.

Key Year-End Disclosure Deadlines for Group Health Plans

As the end of the calendar year approaches, employers that sponsor group health plans must ensure timely compliance with several federal reporting and disclosure requirements. This Compliance Overview highlights key dates relevant to plans that operate on a calendar year basis to assist plan sponsors in meeting their year-end obligations.