A new tax-advantaged savings vehicle is entering the benefits landscape that has meaningful implications for the workplace. When the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act was signed into law last year, it introduced a wide range of tax and benefits … Read More
As we move into 2026, federal guidance continues to evolve in ways that expand flexibility for consumer-driven health plans. The IRS recently released Notice 2026-5, offering long-awaited clarity on several provisions impacting Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) under the One Big … Read More
What employers, employees, and brokers should know as Congress enters its final two weeks before the holiday recess. Later this week, the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on a three-year extension of the enhanced ACA premium tax credits – … Read More
Diversified Benefit Services (Diversified) has entered into an exciting new partnership with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s combined chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – to offer discounted Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) plans to WMC’s … Read More
Earlier today, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than sixty tax provisions for tax year 2026. Highlights of changes in Revenue Procedure 2025-32 The items of greatest interest to most Diversified agents and clients … Read More
Health insurance premiums continue to rise at an alarming pace, leaving employers of all sizes looking for innovative solutions to control costs while still providing quality benefits. One option that has gained significant traction in recent years is the Individual … Read More
Not everything Congress discussed this summer made it across the finish line. While the recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” delivers some headline-worthy wins for HSAs and dependent care (see Stars, Stripes & Savings), a handful of anticipated updates … Read More
New Tax Law Expands HSA Access and Boosts Dependent Care FSAs While most Americans were celebrating Independence Day with flags and fireworks, a different kind of spark flew from Washington, DC…this one aimed at your wallet, not the sky. On … Read More
The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 which provides the 2026 inflation adjusted amounts for High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contribution Limits for 2026 The HSA contribution limit for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage is … Read More
Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than sixty tax provisions for tax year 2025. Highlights of changes in Revenue Procedure 2024-40 The items of greatest interest to most DBS agents and clients include … Read More