Compliance Monthly Update: January 2026
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in January 2026.
State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements
GBS ACA Compliance State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia (DC) have state-specific Individual Mandate requirements and associated annual reporting requirements that largely mirror the Affordable Care Act (ACA) 6055 provisions. Some of these state requirements are in response to the…
Compliance Monthly Update: December 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in December 2025.
Compliance Monthly Update: November 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in November 2025.
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in October 2025.
Compliance Monthly Update: September 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in September 2025.
WAPAL Compliance Checklist for Employers [WA State]
Discover a WAPAL Compliance Checkist for Employers in Washington State.
Compliance Monthly Update: August 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in August 2025.
Compliance Monthly Update: July 2025
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in July 2025.
Iowa’s New PBM Law
On Monday, July 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of Iowa Senate File 383.
Employer Shared Responsiblity Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.
Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.
Transparency: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting
Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021, group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed informational reports on prescription drug and health care spending to the DOL, HHS and IRS…
State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements
GBS ACA Compliance State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia (DC) have state-specific Individual Mandate requirements and associated annual reporting requirements that largely mirror the Affordable Care Act (ACA) 6055 provisions. Some of these state requirements are in response to the…
Watch Now: FLSA Changes in 2024
Explore recently communicated changes from the US Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the intent to increase the salary threshold for exemption status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Watch the recorded webinar and download presentation slides.