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IRS Raises 2027 ACA Affordability Rate
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IRS Raises 2027 ACA Affordability Rate

The IRS has raised the ACA affordability rate for 2027 to 10.22% of household income, up from 9.96% and above 10% for...

August 21, 20260 Comments
How to Design ICHRA Classes: Real-World Examples and Guardrails
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How to Design ICHRA Classes: Real-World Examples and Guardrails

One of the biggest advantages ICHRA has over group health plans is the ability to use employee classes. Instead of offering the...

July 31, 20260 Comments
Direct Primary Care and Your Benefits Stack: What Employers Need to Know
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Direct Primary Care and Your Benefits Stack: What Employers Need to Know

Direct primary care (DPC) pairs with ICHRAs, HRAs, and group plans to lower costs and boost employee access to care. See how...

July 16, 20260 Comments
How ICHRA and QSEHRA Work with Premium Tax Credits
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How ICHRA and QSEHRA Work with Premium Tax Credits

What happens to an employee's premium tax credit eligibility when they get offered ICHRA or QSEHRA dollars? Learn more about how each...

July 13, 20260 Comments
Connecticut Passes ICHRA Tax Credits. Here’s What Other States Are Doing
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Connecticut Passes ICHRA Tax Credits. Here’s What Other States Are Doing

As federal efforts to codify ICHRA stalled in Congress, several states have begun pursuing their own solutions. Connecticut has become the latest...

June 19, 20260 Comments
Creating a Workplace Culture That Actually Supports Mental Health
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Creating a Workplace Culture That Actually Supports Mental Health

This post breaks down what really supports mental health at work: a healthy culture, PTO people can actually use, leaders who care...

May 21, 20260 Comments
What Is an HSA? How Health Savings Accounts Work With HRAs
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What Is an HSA? How Health Savings Accounts Work With HRAs

Wondering how HSAs fit with HRAs? This guide explains what a Health Savings Account is, how it works, and when you can...

April 29, 20260 Comments
Free Webinar: ICHRA 101 – A Modern Health Benefit Strategy for Today’s Employers
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Free Webinar: ICHRA 101 – A Modern Health Benefit Strategy for Today’s Employers

As healthcare costs continue to rise, many employers are rethinking how they offer benefits. If you’ve found yourself questioning whether traditional group...

April 1, 20260 Comments
Yes, You Can Start an ICHRA Mid-Year. Here’s How.
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Yes, You Can Start an ICHRA Mid-Year. Here’s How.

Wondering if you can start an ICHRA mid-year? You can. Learn how notice periods work, how a special enrollment period is triggered,...

March 26, 20260 Comments