Taxes June 26, 2026
Sherrill Wants to Tax Companies with Lots of Workers on Taxpayer-Funded Health Insurance
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has proposed taxing employers with at least 50 workers on Medicaid to raise $145 million in new revenue.
Small Business February 17, 2026
Washington State Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Rate Hikes
For years, the cost of insurance has risen rapidly for small businesses, even as coverage has eroded. Pushed to financial limits, some are no longer paying for it at all, leaving workers to buy plans on their own.
Taxes December 5, 2025
GAO Report: ACA Marketplace, Tax Credits at Risk for Fraud
The federal health insurance exchanges established by the Affordable Care Act allowed the enrollment of fake beneficiaries and the payout of accompanying premium subsidies, a Government Accountability Office report published Wednesday found.
Taxes December 3, 2025
Democratic Lawmakers and Veterans Groups Issue Warning Over Expiring ACA Tax Credits
Health insurance coverage for 267,000 veterans and their families will be at risk if tax credits that lower their premium costs under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire, Democratic lawmakers warned Tuesday.
Taxes November 18, 2025
Trump Doubles Down on Sending Direct Checks to Americans: ‘GET IT DONE’
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president doubled down on his proposal to redirect payments to consumers rather than health insurers, as Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year.
Payroll Software November 12, 2025
Patriot Payroll Adds Integration with Health Benefits Platform
The new integration embeds insurance shopping, enrollment, and payroll deductions directly inside Patriot's payroll software.
Payroll November 6, 2025
What’s Keeping Employees Around? More Than Half Say Health, Retirement and Family Benefits
The findings also highlight how technology is reshaping benefits management and freeing HR teams from tedious admin work so they can focus more on supporting their employees.
General News October 28, 2025
How to Evaluate the Three Levels of Mental Health Care Coverage
Adequate insurance coverage allows you the opportunity to utilize these levels as often as they need. Evaluate their policies now so a loved one can get the care they need.
Benefits September 23, 2025
Rise in Health Insurance Costs Spurs Action by Businesses
Employers project their healthcare costs, before plan changes, will increase by 9.1% in 2026, compared with 8.1% in 2025 and 7.0% in 2024. The trend after plan changes is 8.0%, 7.0% and 6.0%, respectively.
Taxes September 15, 2025
Looming Government Shutdown Tied to GOP Extending Obamacare Tax Credit
Whether the federal government shuts down operations in two weeks could hinge on Republicans agreeing to extend the premium tax credit, which is set to expire Dec. 31.
Taxes July 18, 2025
5 Trump Tax Law Changes to Marketplace Insurance
The new law implements changes to premium tax credit rules and makes marketplace insurance more expensive and harder to keep.