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Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Benefits: Is Your Ecosystem Ready for 2026?

Viewpoints from Kristin Bartone, MBA If you’re wondering whether you even have a “benefits ecosystem” or think it’s premature to plan for 2026, you’re not alone. Yet the most successful organizations are already laying the groundwork for the future. Fortune favors the bold, and now is the time to revolutionize your employee benefits program, positioning your organization as an employer of choice in the years ahead while managing costs. The Never-Ending Benefits Cycle For benefits professionals, the world never stops turning. At EPIC, our clients consistently voice concerns about effectively managing their benefits ecosystem: reaching employees …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | April 2025

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. New Executive Order Revisits Price Transparency Independent Contractor Compliance Considerations Voluntary Benefits Compliance & Tax Considerations 2025 State Regulation Series: San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance Refresher 2025 State Regulation Series: Massachusetts PBM Law | House Bill 4653 EB Litigation Series: Ninth Circuit Dismisses …

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The Well Newsletter | April 2025

… expenses can make saving money challenging for many people. Combine this with uncertainty about effective budgeting strategies, and the result is often financial stress and postponed long-term goals like retirement. Adopting a “pay yourself first” mindset can be transformative on your journey toward financial independence. Share the life-changing benefits of creating a budget that prioritizes savings with your employees. This month’s The Well newsletter provides messaging and tips for you to share with your workforce. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Employee-Facing Email Download the Word file, then copy and paste …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | March 2025

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. IRS Guidance for ACA Health Coverage Reporting RxDC Reporting Is Due June 1, 2025 The Potential Impact of Gender Executive Orders on Employee Benefits Lawsuit Questions the Validity of MHPAEA Final Rules Employee Benefits Litigation Series: Copay Assistance Program’s Cost-Sharing …

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The Shifting Sands of Pharmacy Benefits: Are You Prepared?

Viewpoints from Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH The pharmacy benefits landscape is no longer as predictable as it once was. As the researcher behind the recent report published by PSG, EPIC’s pharmacy solutions practice, and PSG’s annual four-part report series, I’ve seen firsthand the confluence of challenges employers face: skyrocketing drug costs, innovative new therapies, and constant pressure to maintain affordable access to vital medications for employees. Our recent report, based on extensive research and analysis of market data, delves into three critical trends reshaping the future of pharmacy benefits. This blog post offers a glimpse …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | February 2025

… download. Special Compliance Alert: Employer Reporting Improvement Act Federal Court Dismisses Johnson & Johnson Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule Departments Provide Clarifying Guidance on Gag Clause Prohibition Attestations San Francisco HCSO Top-Off Payments Due February 28 2025 State Regulation Series: California’s Behavioral Health Initiative Employee Benefits Litigation Series: Employer Alleges Fiduciary Breach Against TPA Employee Benefits Litigation Series: Sun Life Class Action Settlement Download this month’s alerts  Additional Updates & Resources Reminder | Telehealth Relief Not Extended into 2025 On December 21, 2024, “The American Relief Act, 2025” (“the Act”) became law, resulting in the …

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Understanding the Fiduciary Responsibility Employers Face for Their Benefit Plans

Viewpoints by Craig Hasday One of the most critical components of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is the fiduciary responsibility imposed on employers and administrators managing these types of plans. Employers should be concerned. ERISA requires employers to maintain oversight of vendors and monitor pharmacy and medical costs, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. In fact, there have been two significant lawsuits that underscore the exposure. In both Lewandowski v. Johnson and Johnson and Navarro v. Wells Fargo & Co, a class of employers alleges damages due to a breach by their employer of …

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The Well Newsletter | February 2025

Move the needle on your population wellbeing and health. Keep your most valuable asset – your employees – engaged with practical, actionable topics covering the total wellbeing spectrum. Nurturing Your Relationships Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, all people benefit from healthy social connections. With the loneliness epidemic spreading across the U.S., it’s important for our overall wellbeing to nurture our relationships today and every day. Share the benefits of forming and maintaining quality social relationships with your employees. This month’s The Well newsletter provides messaging and tips for you to share with your workforce. To obtain …

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