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August 21, 2026

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 the first time since the employer mandate took effect. Here's what the new safe harbor limits mean for your contribution strategy.

July 31, 2026

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 same health benefits to everyone, you can use 11 employee classes to tailor your benefits strategy around your workforce.

July 16, 2026

Direct Primary Care and Your Benefits Stack: What Employers Need to Know

As employers search for new ways to rein in rising healthcare costs, direct primary care (DPC) has emerged as another lever to pull. By shifting primary care to a flat-fee membership model, DPC can create more predictable expenses, reduce unnecessary claims, and improve everyday access to care for employees.

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July 13, 2026

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 HRA coordinates with premium tax credits and things you should consider as an employer before you implement a plan.

June 19, 2026

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 state to adopt a state-level ICHRA tax credit. Here's a look at the states leading the way and those worth watching.

May 21, 2026

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 about employees’ lives, genuine specific appreciation, and real chances to give feedback and improve how work gets done.

April 29, 2026

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 pair an HSA with an HRA like ICHRA or QSEHRA while keeping employees HSA-eligible and your benefits strategy compliant.

April 1, 2026

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 health insurance is still the right fit, you’re not alone—and there are alternatives worth exploring.

March 26, 2026

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, and how to transition from group coverage without disrupting your employees’ benefits.