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          - [ Employee Benefits for Education ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/education/employee-benefits)
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                  - [ Student Health & Wellness Tools ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/education/student-health-wellness-tools-and-programs)
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                  - [ Museums ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/fine-art/museum-insurance)
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          - [ Employee Benefits - Healthcare ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/healthcare/benefits)
          - [ Managed Care / Stop Loss ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/healthcare/managed-care)
          - [ Medical Malpractice ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/healthcare/medical-malpractice)
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          - [ Last Mile & Final Mile Delivery Insurance ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/logistics-transportation/last-mile-final-mile-delivery-insurance)
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          - [ Vineyard Insurance ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/industries/wineries-vineyards/vineyard-insurance)
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          - [ Employee Benefits Overview ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/employee-benefits/)
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          - [ Flood ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/private-client-services/flood-insurance)
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# Employee Benefits

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[ Employee Benefits ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/tag/employee-benefits)

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 October 15, 2025

## [ New York Large Group Insured Policies Must Cover Chemotherapy-Related Scalp Cooling Devices in 2026 ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/new-york-large-group-insured-policies-must-cover-chemotherapy-related-scalp-cooling-devices-in-2026)

Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (Assembly Bill or AB 430) in February …

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 3 min read

 October 09, 2025

## [ IRS Releases Health Care FSA, Commuter, and Adoption Assistance Benefit Limits for 2026 ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/irs-releases-health-care-fsa-commuter-and-adoption-assistance-benefit-limits-for-2026)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-32 on October 9, 2025, outlining …

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 9 min read

 October 03, 2025

## [ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Refresher for 2026 Benefits Enrollment ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-obbba-refresher-for-2026-benefits-enrollment)

With the 2026 benefits open enrollment season in full swing, now is a good opportunity for …

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 September 29, 2025

## [ Compliance Reminder: Upcoming Group Health Plan Gag Clause Attestation Deadline ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/compliance-reminder-upcoming-group-health-plan-gag-clause-attestation-deadline)

Summary: Employers sponsoring group health plans are required to submit their annual gag clause …

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 3 min read

 September 22, 2025

## [ HCM Systems: How to Move Yours from Fragmented to Optimized ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/hcm-systems-how-to-move-yours-from-fragmented-to-optimized)

Most employers can improve their human capital management (HCM) systems by moving from a fragmented …

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 6 min read

 September 18, 2025

## [ Navigating Medicare and HSA Contributions: A Practical Guide for Employers and Near-Retirees ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/medicare-hsa-contributions-a-guide-for-employers-and-near-retirees)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are powerful tools for employees to save pre-tax dollars for medical …

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 5 min read

 September 11, 2025

## [ Illinois Insured Policies Must Cover Dependent Parents in 2026 ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/illinois-insured-policies-must-cover-dependent-parents-in-2026)

Summary: Beginning after January 1, 2026, fully insured group health plans issued (or renewed) in …

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 7 min read

 September 08, 2025

## [ New York Releases Paid Family Leave Rates for 2026 ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/new-york-releases-paid-family-leave-rates-for-2026)

Summary: New York Paid Family Leave (NY PFL) launched in 2018 to provide caregiving benefits to New …

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 August 20, 2025

## [ Revolutionizing Retirement: Why 401(k) Sponsors Should Consider Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/why-401k-sponsors-should-consider-pooled-employer-plans-peps)

Navigating the complexities of retirement plan administration can be challenging, particularly when …

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 5 min read

 August 18, 2025

## [ New Illinois Mandates for Military Funeral Honors Detail Leave Now & Paid Lactation Breaks in 2026 ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/new-illinois-mandates-for-military-funeral-honors-detail-leave-now-paid-lactation-breaks-in-2026)

Summary: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation impacting employers with …

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 10 min read

 August 13, 2025

## [ Upcoming Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice Deadline ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/upcoming-medicare-part-d-creditable-coverage-notice-deadline-updated-for-2025)

Summary: The annual Medicare Part D enrollment period, which generally runs from October 15 until …

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 3 min read

 August 13, 2025

## [ These 5 Steps Drive Positive Wellness Program Health Outcomes ](https://www.risk-strategies.com/blog/these-5-steps-drive-positive-wellness-program-health-outcomes)

A successful wellness program must be aligned with what employees consider important. Implementing …

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