Fertility Benefit Mandates and Employer Coverage Trends in 2026

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Fertility benefits have rapidly moved from a niche offering to a mainstream expectation in employer-sponsored health plans. In 2026, employers face a shifting

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The Specialty Drug Pipeline and Employer Risk Exposure

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Specialty drugs have

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The End of Tax-Free Bicycle Commuter Benefits: What Employers Should Do Next

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

For years, the

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Executive Compensation and Excise Taxes: Benefits Planning Impacts in 2026

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Executive compensation has always been a sensitive and highly regulated area of employer benefits planning. In 2026, that complexity increases further as updated

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ACA Premium Tax Credit Rule Changes Employers Should Watch in 2026

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Paid Family and Medical Leave Credits Made Permanent: What Employers Should Know

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Paid family and medical leave has moved from a “nice-to-have” benefit to a core expectation for many employees. For years, however, employers faced uncertainty when evaluating paid leave programs because the associated federal tax credit was temporary and subject to expiration.

That uncertainty has now been removed. With the paid family and medical leave tax credit made permanent, employers in 2026 have a clearer, more stable framework for offering paid leave while managing costs. This change

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Student Loan Repayment Benefits After OBBB: What Employers Need to Know

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Student loan debt continues to shape employee financial behavior, career decisions, and long-term wellbeing. For years, employers interested in helping employees manage this

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Trump Accounts Explained: A New Employer-Sponsored Benefit Option

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

In 2026, employers are being introduced to a new type of tax-advantaged savings vehicle commonly referred to as Trump Accounts. While not a

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Dependent Care FSA Limits Increase to $7,500: An Employer Planning Guide

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Rising childcare and dependent care costs have become one of the most pressing challenges for today’s workforce. In response, 2026 brings a meaningful change for employers and employees alike: the permanent increase of the dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) limit to $7,500.

While this change may seem straightforward on the surface, it has important implications for benefits strategy, payroll administration, and employee communication. Employers that understand how to implement and position this update effectively can

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Expanded HSA Eligibility in 2026: What Employers Should Know

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have long been one of the most valuable tools available to employers and employees alike. They offer unmatched tax

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