7 Spring Well-being Tips🌿🧺🌼
Spring is often associated with warmer weather, increased sunlight and more opportunities to spend time outdoors. These changes can impact your physical and mental well-being, providing you an opportunity to take positive steps to improve your health. This article explores the significance of spring well-being and offers several practical suggestions for making the most of this vibrant season.
EEOC Proposes May 20 Opening and June 24 Deadline for 2024 EEO-1 Reports (May)🚨
In April 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requested approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Instruction Booklet (EEO-1 Instruction Booklet). If the OMB approves the EEO-1 Instruction Booklet, the EEO-1 portal is scheduled to open on May 20, 2025, and the deadline to file 2024 EEO-1 Reports will be June 24, 2025. The final opening and deadline dates will be published on the EEO-1 portal.
IRS Announces Excepted Benefit HRA Limit for 2026 (May)
On May 1, 2025, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted limit for excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs) for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2026. Effective for 2026 plan years, the maximum annual employer contribution for an EBHRA will increase to $2,200 (up from $2,150 for plan years beginning in 2025).
THE DANGERS OF DOOMSCROLLING
During times of uncertainty or stress, you might find yourself scrolling through your phone, unable to stop consuming negative news and social media content. Although this habit, known as doomscrolling, is common, it can be harmful to your physical and mental health.
This article explains the dangers of doomscrolling and provides tips for reducing this behavior.
RECOGNIZING GOOD AND BAD STRESS
Stress is often perceived as a negative force that impacts our overall well-being. However, not all stress is detrimental. Stress is common and healthy; it’s your body’s way of responding to threats, challenges and demands. Good stress, known as eustress, is healthy and can serve as a powerful motivator to tackle challenges. Understanding the difference between good and bad stress is crucial for maintaining a balanced and productive life.
🚨Deadline Reminder: RxDC Reports Are Due by June 1, 2025 📅
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the federal government. This reporting is referred to as the prescription drug data collection (or RxDC report). This is an annual reporting requirement-plans and issuers must submit these reports by June 1 of each year, covering information for the prior calendar year.
DOL Issues Guidance on Independent Contractor Misclassification Enforcement (May)
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-1 on how to determine employee or independent contractor status when enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
2026 HSA and HDHP Limits (May)
Each year, the IRS announces inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs).
The following chart shows the HSA and HDHP limits for 2026 as compared to 2025. It also includes the catch-up contribution limit that applies to HSA-eligible individuals who are age 55 or older, which is not adjusted for inflation and stays the same from year to year.
HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2026 (May)
On May 1, 2025, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2026. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year. These limits include the following:
• The maximum HSA contribution limit;
• The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and
• The maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs.
Maintaining Your Well-Being Amid Tariffs And Economic Uncertainty – (May)
Americans have become familiar with a fluctuating economic state. In the last few years, the United States has faced a pandemic, disrupted supply chains and high inflation. Now, you may be concerned about impending tariffs, a shifting stock market and speculation over whether the country may enter a recession. This kind of economic uncertainty can take a toll on your well-being.
While you cannot control these macroeconomic factors, you can take action to maintain your overall well-being during this turbulent time.
Client and Employee Resources
The more your employees understand your benefit plans the more they become educated, empowered consumers. The programs you provide will also gain an enhanced value.
As your strategic partners in employee benefits, we can provide multiple avenues of ongoing support, including:
- Employee Meetings (English and Spanish)
- Webcasts
- Payroll Stuffers
- Poster Campaigns
- Newsletters
Carrier Directories
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Click the image below to begin.
