Our recent Accretive Webinar focused on Employee Benefits Compliance and featured an in-depth Legislative Update. The session addressed proposed legislation, pending bills, and the status of the federal budget proposal. Legislative expert, Amy Donovan, explained the potential impacts of these changes on employers and plan sponsors. The webinar aimed to help organizations anticipate and prepare for regulatory changes.
Key Takeaways:
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Mental Health Parity: 2024 rule enforcement paused; prior rules remain in effect.
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Medicare Part D: New creditable coverage standards begin in 2026.
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PCORI Fee: Due July 31, 2025 – updated rate is $3.47 per covered life.
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ACA Section 1557: Ongoing legal uncertainty around gender-affirming care.
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Proposed Federal Changes: HSA expansion, ACA subsidy adjustments, ICHRA enhancements.
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Not Included: No telehealth fix or major PBM reforms.
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Drug Pricing: Executive order issued; legal challenges expected.
This legislative update is ideal for HR professionals managing employee benefits and compliance, benefits administrators overseeing benefits programs, insurance agents and brokers working with clients on benefits, current clients interested in compliance updates.
We’ll continue to monitor developments and keep you informed as regulations evolve.
Your Presenter:
JD, CCEP – SVP, Chief Counsel, Employee Benefits Compliance, Accretive
Amy Blakeley Donovan is Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, Employee Benefits Compliance for Accretive and is a primary source for legislative and regulatory research, analysis, and advocacy. Amy authors the firm’s briefings and position papers on emerging legislation, regulation and litigation and works with stakeholders at a state and national level to advocate on issues that impact Accretive companies and their clients. As a member of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB) Legal Counsel Working Group, she meets regularly with federal lawmakers, lobbyists and thought leaders to discuss national trends in health insurance issues.
