BALDWIN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COLLABORATIVE
Welcome to the June 2025 Issue
Upcoming Compliance Deadlines
For information regarding upcoming compliance deadlines for employer-sponsored group health plans.
Form 5500 Deadline is July 31, 2025, for Calendar Year Plans
Employers sponsoring ERISA-covered benefit plans must file Form 5500 annually with the Department of Labor to report key details about plan sponsorship, administration, and financials, unless an exemption applies.
IRS Releases 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs, HDHPs and EBHRAs
The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 on May 1, 2025, announcing the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs, HDHPs, and EBHRAs for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
The Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Independent Contractor Misclassification
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released clarifying guidance related to the determination of employee versus independent contractor status, pursuant to the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Reaches Settlement for Potential HIPAA Violations
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights reached a settlement with a HIPAA-covered entity following a phishing attack that compromised the email accounts of 45 employees.
ACA Section 1557 Rulemaking Notice of Non-enforcement
The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced on May 13, 2025, that it will not enforce certain provisions of the Final Rules issued in 2024 under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Title IX, effective immediately.
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act 2024 Final Rule Non-enforcement Policy
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”) requires that mental health and substance use disorder (“MH/SUD”) benefits be covered on a comparable basis relative to medical/surgical (“M/S”) benefits.
Frequently Asked Question (“FAQ”) of the Month
Determining whether an employer has “endorsed” a voluntary benefit plan is critical under ERISA, as endorsement can trigger multiple, significant compliance obligations.
FEATURED COMPLIANCE INSIGHTS
Training and Webcast Calendars
2025 HIPAA Complete Training Calendar
2025 Baldwin Professional Education Connection Educational Webcast Calendar
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