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April 8, 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 ...
March 26, 2026
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 ...
March 17, 2026
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 ...
March 10, 2026
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 ...
March 5, 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 ...
March 2, 2026
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 ...
February 25, 2026
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 ...
February 24, 2026
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 ...
February 17, 2026
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 ...
February 17, 2026
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 ...