Health Care Benefits

New and Updated

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  50-State Charts

  Health Insurance Exchange Decisions by State

  Updated to reflect Illinois shift to state-based health exchange beginning January 1, 2026.

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  Editor's Choice

  Mental Health and the Workplace

  Updated with additional resources and streamlined article structure.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Health Care Benefits: Federal

  Updated to reflect an increase in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees, effective for plan or policy years that end on or after October 1, 2025, but before October 1, 2026. 

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  Legal Timetable

  Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee Due for 2026

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  Checklists

  Effectively Manage Open Enrollment Checklist

  Updated to reflect current trends and best practices related to evaluating current benefit offerings, enhancing the communication strategy and engaging employees.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Health Care Benefits: Illinois

  Updated to reflect latest developments.

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  Legal Timetable

  Illinois Requires Coverage for Medically Necessary Laser Hair Removal

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  Legal Timetable

  Illinois Requires Coverage for Peripheral Artery Disease Screening

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  Legal Timetable

  Maine Requires Coverage of Nonprescription Contraception

• Date:

  July 23, 2025

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  Commentary and Insights

  Family-Forming for Everyone: Rethinking Fertility Benefits at Work

  By embracing inclusive family-forming benefits, employers empower every individual to pursue their dream of parenthood - no matter their path.