The IRS has raised the Affordable Care Act limit just as employer mandate penalties reach new highs, putting 2027 contribution rates in focus
Permanent telehealth and direct primary care provisions expand 2027 plan design as the IRS raises deductible minimums and savings account limits
Employers with even one worker in either jurisdiction face new accommodation and notice duties from January 1, 2027
Georgetown tracks 2.56 million fewer children in public coverage since January 2025, and employer plans must honor 60-day requests
Financial Finesse data shows a 10-point rise since 2024, while AARP puts caregivers' out-of-pocket costs at $11,508 a year
The Standard's parallel surveys of 509 HR decision-makers and 501 employees find the biggest gap on reintegration after leave
