The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Rev Proc. 2026-26 on July 21, 2026, announcing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability percentage threshold for plan years beginning January 1, 2027. This percentage is adjusted annually for inflation and will be set at 10.22% for plan years beginning January 1, 2027. This change is an increase from the 2026 standard of 9.96%,[1] and […]
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PCORI Fee Filing Due July 31, 2026
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) filing and fee payment deadline of July 31, 2026, for plan years ending in 2025 is quickly approaching. Employers sponsoring self-funded group medical plans are responsible to file and pay the PCORI fee annually to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Employers sponsoring fully-insured group medical plans are assessed this fee by […]
IRS Announces Increased HSA, HDHP and EBHRA Limits for 2027
On May 29, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, in Revenue Procedure 2026-24 the following plan and contributions limits: The table below compares the applicable dollar limits for HSAs, HDHPs, and EBHRAs for 2027 and 2026. Plan Limits 2027 2026 Change from 2026 HSAs – annual contribution limit[1] Self-only coverage $4,500 $4,400 +$100 Family […]
Important News from Gehring Group, Brown & Brown Public Sector
On August 1, 2025, the acquisition of Risk Strategies Company by Brown & Brown was completed. This union has created a dynamic platform for growth and innovation, elevating the value we strive to provide you every day. Beginning May 1, 2026, the Risk Strategies name will officially transition to Brown & Brown. This change represents […]
Your 2026 National Safety Calendar Has Arrived!
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your safety and risk management efforts, we’re pleased to share the 2026 National Safety Observances Calendar, linked HERE provided by Risk Strategies. This calendar highlights key national safety observances, awareness weeks, and monthly themes throughout the year. It’s designed to serve as a practical planning tool to help you: We encourage […]
The History and Impact of Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day marks the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. This landmark amendment granted women the legal right to vote – an achievement decades in the making, led by the courage and determination of suffragists across the country. However, while 1920 represented a pivotal step toward gender equality, the […]