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Compliance Brief | April 2026

April 2026 DOL Extends Comment Period on Proposed PBM Fee Disclosure Rule April 15 Deadline for 2025 HAS Contributions and Corrections RxDC Reporting for 2026: What Employers Need to Know About Prescription Drug Data Collection Question of the Month DOL Extends Comment Period on Proposed PBM ...

Advocacy in Action | Assistance with Special Neurological Testing

A member contacted Purple Card because his son’s neurologist ordered a special neurological test and the insurance carrier had been delaying approval for over six months. The member was at his wit’s end and contacted Purple Card to see if they could help. The Patient Advocate visited with ...

Dear HR Manager | Addressing Quiet Cracking

Dear HR Manager, I’ve been hearing the term “quiet cracking.” What does it mean, and how can I recognize it before it becomes a problem for my team? — Supportive Manager  Dear Supportive Manager, “Quiet cracking” describes a growing sense of workplace dissatisfaction that develops before more ...

Workplace Culture | Managing AI Use in the Workplace Without Stifling Innovation

Artificial intelligence is already part of the workplace. Employees are using generative tools to draft emails, summarize documents, build presentations, analyze data, and accelerate research. In many cases, these tools appeared before organizations had formal policies in place. The result is a ...

Compliance Brief | March 2026

March ACA Reporting Deadlines for 2025 Calendar Year Plans Each year, employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting must complete several federal filing requirements early in the calendar year. March is the most critical compliance month for ACA reporting because it includes the ...

Employee Benefits | The Growing Importance of Internal Mobility

Hiring external talent has become more expensive and less predictable. At the same time, many organizations already employ individuals who possess transferable skills, institutional knowledge, and a deep understanding of company culture. The challenge is not always finding talent. It is ...

Compliance Alert | CMS RxDC Submission Required

To comply with the legislation to report on pharmacy information under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, you are required to submit premium information to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by June 1, 2026. You should be receiving an email or an online portal alert to ...

Advocacy in Action | Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Education

A member contacted Purple Card upset about a large amount of out-of-pocket money he owed the service provider for his emergency room visit. His Patient Advocate listened to the member and then reviewed the member’s emergency room claims and his coverage. She saw the member had selected a high ...

Dear HR Manager | Finding the Right Balance on Return-to-Work

Dear HR Manager, Our leadership team wants employees back in the office more consistently, but many of my team members prefer hybrid flexibility. How can I make changes without hurting engagement or retention? – Caught in the Middle Dear Caught in the Middle, You’re not alone. Many leaders are ...

Compliance Alert | Annual Notice Regarding 2026 ACA Affordability

The required annual notice, Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage, has been updated to reflect the 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability percentage of 9.96%. There are two versions of this notice: Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your ...

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