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UBA Partner Firms Provide Expert Compliance Resources

Compliance Webinar Series

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Compliance Webinar ​| April 2026
Managing Section 125 Rules, Qualifying Events, and Special Enrollments

Compliance Webinar ​| March 2026
Structuring Employee Classes and Carve-Outs within ACA Limits

Compliance Webinar ​| Feb. 2026
Navigating Medicare Rules for Employer Group Health Plans

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Employers and employees alike are faced with rising health care costs. Increasing use of cell therapy for cancer treatment presents a significant and unpredictable cost driver for employers with self-funded health plans. Proactive cost-management strategies, expert clinical guidance, and strong claims support help to protect both plan members and employer budgets. 

How Symetra Helps Self-Funded Employers Manage Risk

Discover how Symetra supports employers by:​
 👥  Providing responsive claims support, backed by experienced clinical teams.
 📊  Offering proactive cost-containment strategies for high-dollar treatments.
 💼 Delivering transparent contracts with no hidden exclusions.​

Compliance Brief

Compliance Brief ​| April 2026
DOL Extends Comment Period on Proposed PBM Fee Disclosure Rule | April 15 Deadline for 2025 HSA Contributions and Corrections | RxDC Reporting for 2026

Compliance Brief ​| March 2026
March ACA Reporting Deadlines | 2027 ACA Out-of-Pocket Maximums Increase | Understanding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Tax Credit | Department of Labor Shifts Enforcement Priorities

Compliance Brief ​| Feb. 2026
HIPAA Privacy Notice | Early Nondiscrimination Testing | PBM Transparency Rules | Childhood Vaccination Guidelines | New Lawsuits Put Voluntary Benefits in the Spotlight

​Read easy-to-understand employee benefits legislation highlights

Employee leave has become a defining part of the workplace experience, shaped by changing work arrangements, mental health needs, and an expanding patchwork of state leave laws. Employers are now challenged to deliver a leave process that supports employees while remaining efficient and compliant behind the scenes. 

How Guardian Supports the Employee Leave Experience

Discover how Guardian supports employers by:​
📊  Helping HR teams navigate complex leave requirements, including FMLA, short-term disability, and state paid family and medical leave.
 👥  Improving the employee experience during leave through clearer communication and a more consistent support structure. 
 💻 Simplifying administration for HR teams with centralized processes, integrated benefits, and digital tools that reduce manual effort.​

Compliance Q&A 

Compliance Q&A | March 2026
​Providing Plan Documents in Other Languages

Compliance Q&A | Feb. 2026
Drop Post-Tax Voluntary Benefits 

Compliance Q&A | Jan. 2026
​Qualified Life Event Due to Loss of ACA Subsidy

Read accurate answers to timely employee benefits compliance questions

Healthcare data has become central to employer decision-making, shaped by rising costs, increased scrutiny, and growing pressure to act quickly. Advisors and account teams are now challenged to turn complex data into clear guidance without spending hours interpreting dashboards.

How Innovu's Auto Analysis Helps Employers Act with Confidence

Discover how Innovu supports employers by:​
📊  Delivering instant clarity by summarizing key insights and explaining what changes and why it matters.
 👥  Strengthening advisor and client conversations with answers grounded in actual claims data and public rate information.
 💻 Saving time across teams by reducing manual analysis and turning dashboards into ready-to-use insights the moment they're opened.​

UBA Partner Firms Help HR Departments Thrive

Employee Benefits Webinar Series 

Employee Benefits Webinar | April 2026
​Ready to Understand PBM Marketplace Trends?

Employee Benefits Webinar | Feb. 2026
Ready to Use Analytics to Retain & Win Business?

​Employee Benefits Webinar | Sept. 2025
Ready to Maximize Savings with Cost-Effective Group Health Solutions?

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Designing and managing leave programs can be complex, from keeping up with evolving compliance requirements to supporting employees through life's biggest moments. Unum helps employers create modern, inclusive, and compliant leave solutions while easing the burden on HR.

How Unum Helps Employers Simplify Leave

Discover how Unum supports employers by:​
📊  Helping HR teams address top leave challenges.
 👥  Providing one point of leave contact for employees.
 💻 Saving HR time by simplifying leave administration.​

UBA Partner Firms Guide Employers' Strategic Planning

Wellness Works® 

Wellness Works®​ ​| April 2026 
Managing Digital Fatigue in the Always-On Workplace

Wellness Works®​ ​| March 2026 
Creating Opportunities for Connection

Wellness Works®​ ​| Feb. 2026 
Supporting Wellness with Aromatherapy

​Invest In Your Wellness with ​​Wellness Works®

As talent demands evolve, employee benefit strategies are stepping into the spotlight. It's not just about retention but about readiness for what's next.

​Principal Business Owner Insights Survey

Explore the full findings on how competitive benefits quickly become the cornerstone of growth strategies: ​
📊  55% of business owners are increasingly concerned about offering competitive employee benefits. 
 👥  70% of growing businesses are expanding by hiring new employees. 
 💼  Owners are increasing their benefit offerings at record levels. ​

HR Elements® 

HR Elements®​ ​| March 2026 
​The Growing Importance of internal Mobility | Managing AI Use in the Workplace Without Stifling Innovation | Addressing Quiet Cracking

HR Elements®​ ​| Feb. 2026
​Preparing for Menopause Accommodations Before They're Required | Reducing Disengagement Through Intentional Career Pathing | Finding the Right Balance on Return-to-Work

HR Elements®​ ​| Jan. 2026
​Guiding Better Benefit Decisions | Resetting Team Expectations | Supporting the Team Amid Frequent Change

​Stay HR Savvy with ​HR Elements®

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