Benefits HR law changes
| Effective | Where | Topic | Change | Who it covers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-07 | Federal (US) | Benefits | Transparency in Coverage final rules revise health plan price-disclosure files Revises machine-readable price files and adds phone access to pricing information. | Non-grandfathered group health plans and insurers | Source 1 Source 2 |
| 2027-01-01 | Federal (US) | Benefits | 2027 HSA limits: $4,500 self-only, $9,000 family; HDHP deductible minimum $1,750 IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-24 sets 2027 HSA contribution limits of $4,500 (self-only) and $9,000 (family). An HDHP needs a deductible of at least $1,750/$3,500 and out-of-pocket max no higher than $8,700/$17,400. Excepted benefit HRAs can offer up to $2,250. | Employers offering HSA-eligible health plans or excepted benefit HRAs | Source |