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July 31, 2026

Compliance Q&A: Compliance for Governmental Plans

Group health plans sponsored by governmental employers will be exempt from ERISA. Unfortunately, determining whether a plan qualifies for that governmental exemption is not always straightforward. This Q&A provides a summary of guidance from recent court cases and federal agencies as well as implications of how an ERISA exemption affects group health plan compliance responsibilities.

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Compliance Q&A: Excepted Benefits

07/31/2026

Learn what qualifies as an excepted benefit, including rules for health FSAs, EAPs, and supplemental coverage, and how to reduce ACA compliance risk.

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Compliance Q&A: Look-Back Measurement Method—Reduction of Hours

07/31/2026

Learn how ACA look-back measurement works and how to manage health plan eligibility when employees change status or reduce hours.

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Compliance Q&A: On-site Clinics

07/31/2026

Learn how on-site clinic design affects compliance under ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, the ACA, and tax rules, including impacts on HSA eligibility.

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