IRS Announces New Medical Mileage Rate

Every few months, a new “solution” emerges in the benefits space. Some promise to simplify substantiation. Others claim to make “everything eligible.” And lately, I’ve seen an uptick in companies offering to fast-track Letters of Medical Necessity (LMNs) for items that may otherwise be ineligible under IRS rules. On the surface, these services appear to...

Understanding Healthcare Benefits and Compliance Terms This comprehensive glossary defines key terms related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help you navigate healthcare benefits and compliance requirements. A Affordable Care Act (ACA)Federal healthcare reform law enacted in 2010, also known as “Obamacare,” that expanded healthcare coverage...

If you’re an employer dealing with ACA compliance, brace yourself: the IRS just announced that employer penalties are going up by 15.2% in 2026. That’s the biggest jump we’ve seen in almost a decade, and it’s going to hit Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) where it hurts. The Numbers Don’t Lie Starting in 2026, here’s what...