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COMPLIANCE NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2026

Compliance Advisory Solutions

NEW NAME. EXPANDED VISION. GREATER CONNECTION.

Introducing Compliance Advisory Solutions 

We are excited to announce that, effective October 1, the Baldwin Regulatory Compliance Collaborative (“BRCC”) will become Compliance Advisory Solutions (“CAS”). 

Compliance Advisory Solutions represents the next chapter for our team—one centered on greater collaboration, proactive guidance, practical solutions, and an even stronger connection to the clients and colleagues we serve.
Why Compliance Advisory Solutions?
The employee benefits compliance landscape continues to grow more complex. Employers today are navigating evolving federal and state requirements, increased fiduciary expectations, greater transparency obligations, and an expanding array of compliance risks.
Our approach must evolve with it.
The name Compliance Advisory Solutions better reflects how we want to serve our clients: not simply by explaining regulatory requirements, but by helping employers understand what those requirements mean for their organizations and translating complex rules into practical, actionable guidance.
It is a shift from thinking about compliance solely as a requirement to viewing it as an important part of a broader benefits strategy.
A national team with a regional pulse
Our vision for CAS is captured in a phrase that has become central to our team: National team with a regional pulse.
CAS brings together the collective knowledge and resources of a national compliance team while remaining closely connected to the regions, colleagues, and clients we support.
That combination allows us to share expertise and best practices across the country, create greater consistency in our resources and solutions, and remain responsive to the unique needs of employers in different markets.
A more proactive approach
The evolution of CAS also represents a continued investment in becoming an increasingly proactive, consultative, and solutions-focused compliance resource.
In addition to helping clients understand and navigate regulatory requirements, CAS is focused on anticipating emerging issues, developing practical resources, strengthening compliance and fiduciary education, identifying potential areas of risk, and helping employers take a more strategic approach to their health and welfare benefit programs.
We are also continuing to expand the ways our team supports the broader client relationship—from educational resources and compliance assessments to thought leadership, emerging regulatory guidance, and strategic collaboration with The Baldwin Group’s teams across the country.
Looking ahead
While our name is changing, the experience, relationships, and commitment behind the team remain foundational to who we are.
CAS builds on that foundation with a renewed vision for what compliance support can be.
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, our goal is to evolve alongside it—bringing together technical expertise, practical guidance, and a strong understanding of our clients’ needs.
New name. Expanded vision. Greater connection.
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Welcome to the September/October 2026 issue

This month’s issue introduces Compliance Advisory Solutions and highlights key employee benefits and compliance developments, including proposed regulatory changes, mental health parity updates, maternity billing reforms, new family-focused savings opportunities, and state leave law developments.

Upcoming Compliance Deadlines

For information regarding upcoming compliance deadlines for employer-sponsored group health plans.
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DOL Proposes New Electronic Delivery Safe Harbor Under ERISA

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) published a proposed rule…
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Proposed IRS Regulations Could Simplify DCAP Nondiscrimination Testing

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) recently issued proposed regulations that would modernize…
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Maternity Billing is Ending in 2027

The American Medical Association (“AMA”) recently announced that effective January 1, 2027, the common procedural terminology codes (“CPT”)…
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No Surprises Act – Changes to the Independent Dispute Resolution Process

For nearly four years, the No Surprises Act’s (“NSA”) Independent Dispute Resolution (“IDR”) process has been the mechanism insurers…
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MHPAEA Enforcement Update: What Employers Should Review Now

In keeping with its updated national enforcement priorities for fiscal year 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Employee Benefits…
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Trump Accounts: What Employers Need to Know Before They Say Yes

A new way for employers to help employees save for their children’s futures is now available, but employers considering the benefit should…
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New Jersey Expands Leave Protections & Maryland FAMLI Private Plan Deadline Approaches

State leave requirements continue to evolve, and employers with operations in New Jersey and Maryland should take note of new developments…
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2027 San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance Expenditures

The San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (“OLSE”) recently released 2027 HCSO required health expenditure rates…
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Frequently Asked Question (“FAQ”) of the Month

September’s FAQ of the month: How do employers determine COBRA premiums for the applicable healthcare plans?
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