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Compliance Matters Newsletter | May 2026

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: 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. The No Surprises Act: Overview and Considerations for Plan Sponsors Retroactive Cancellation of Coverage – The ACA “No Rescissions” Rule HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights States Series: Updates to New Mexico Vaccine Assessment Litigation Series: Appellate Court Dismissed GLP-1 Lawsuit Download this month’s alerts Additional Updates …

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EPIC Welcomes Cody Hunter

… TX office where he will serve as the Houston Employee Benefits Practice Leader. Cody is an employee benefits professional with more than 30 years of experience advising organizations on finance, plan design, governance, risk management, and fiduciary best practices. He began his career in underwriting and sales before founding the benefits division at The Mid-Continent Companies, Ltd. in 2002, where he served as both consultant and division leader. Known for simplifying complex regulatory and financial concepts, Cody helps C-suite leaders and benefits committees understand ERISA requirements, evaluate financial structures and fees, manage risk, and maintain strong documentation practices …

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FTC Settlement With ESI, CAA 2026, and Proposed Rule: What Does It Mean for Plan Sponsors?

An Overview of Regulatory and Legislative Updates for Plan Sponsors Key Points The ESI settlement creates new options for plan sponsors, but few protections apply automatically without proactive action. With the CAA 2026, transparency is expanding meaningfully, but important PBM revenue streams remain partially hidden. The DOL’s Proposed Rule increases fiduciary accountability by tying PBM compensation transparency directly to ERISA oversight. Turning transparency into value will require active governance and independent pharmacy benefit expertise. On February 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Express Scripts (ESI) that signals a meaningful, though limited, shift in how regulators …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/plan-sponsor-updates-2026/

Benefits Curve | Plan Smarter for 2027: Synchronizing Benefits Strategy with Fiscal Reality

… a practical framework to: Clarify how workforce needs, culture, and business objectives should shape benefits strategy Evaluate emerging solutions with discipline, so innovation supports strategy instead of creating noise Embed governance and compliance into decision-making, vendor selection, and RFP processes Rather than chasing trends or reacting to annual pressures, this session will help you make benefit decisions today that remain credible, explainable, and defensible in 2027 and beyond. View the Recording Sign up for Benefits Curve Employer Risk Event Notifications You’ll receive invitations to our upcoming webinars covering timely employee benefits risk topics, with actionable takeaways. SUBSCRIBE NOW

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Employer‑Provided Healthcare

Why Plan Design and Provider Selection Matter More in an AI‑Enabled Benefits Landscape In the continuing evolution of the landscape of AI in employee benefits, I want to highlight how crucial it is to invest time and thought into plan design and provider selection. These decisions are at the heart of delivering the best possible outcomes for organizations and their employees. By working with a broker who truly understands the market dynamics and complexities, you can confidently navigate the options available and ensure that your plans are both comprehensive and tailored to your needs. Thoughtful plan design, paired with …

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Supplemental Health Benefits: A Win for Employees and Employers

In the face of rising healthcare costs that burden employees and strain household finances, employers have a powerful but underutilized tool: supplemental health benefits. These voluntary programs can shield employees from high out-of-pocket costs and enhance your total rewards package without significant expense. In fact, innovative approaches can even return savings to your health plan. Below, we explore why supplemental health benefits are more crucial than ever and how they offer a win-win for both employees and employers. Employees Face a Growing Healthcare Cost Burden Out-of-pocket costs are surging. Over the past decade, the average …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | April 2026

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. Deep Dive: Expanded ERISA Compensation Disclosure Requirements Break in Service Rules ERISA Plan Documents DOL Opinion Letters Clarify FMLA Litigation Series: Court Rejects ERISA Challenge to Tobacco Surcharge State Series: Washington State PFML Updates Download this month’s alerts Additional Updates & Resources …

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