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UBA Partner Firms Provide Expert Compliance Resources

Compliance Webinar Series

Compliance Webinar ​| July 2026
Coordinating Federal FMLA and State Leave Programs

Compliance Webinar ​| June 2026
Explaining HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and ICHRAs in Today’s Benefit Plans

Compliance Webinar ​| May 2026
Comparing Small Group and Large Group Compliance Requirements

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Supporting employers with paid leave compliance is easier with the right tools. Unum's Paid Leave Laws interactive Map is a relevant resource designed to help employers understand the current state of PFML requirements and confidently guide leave planning.

As paid leave requirements continue to evolve, proactive insights and the right tools can make all the difference. Unum is here to help brokers and employers stay ahead.
Explore Unum's Paid Leave Laws Interactive Compliance Map

Discover how Unum supports employers by:​
📊  Comparing paid leave laws by state.
 👥  Supporting more informed employer recommendations.
 💻 Tracking legislative changes and effective dates.​

Compliance Brief

Compliance Brief ​| July 2026
Understanding the Medical Loss Ratio | New Illinois NICU Leave Law | Virginia Enacts Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Compliance Brief ​| June 2026
IRS Releases 2027 HSA, HDHP, and Excepted-Benefit HRA Limits | PCORI Fees Due July 31 | Summary of Material Modifications Due July 29 for Calendar-Year Health Plans | form 5500 Deadline Approaching for Calendar-Year Group Health Plans

Compliance Brief ​| May 2026
A New Era of Health and Welfare Fiduciary Litigation | CMS Revises Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Rules for 2027 | IRS Releases 2027 Employer Shared Responsibility Payment Amounts

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​Read easy-to-understand employee benefits legislation highlights

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 Q&A 

Compliance Q&A | June 2026
​Form 5500 and Common Ownership

Compliance Q&A | May 2026
COBRA Coverage for New Child 

Compliance Q&A | April 2026
​Married Dependent Staying on Plan Until Age 26

Read accurate answers to timely employee benefits compliance questions

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.​

UBA Partner Firms Help HR Departments Thrive

Employee Benefits Webinar Series 

Employee Benefits Webinar | June 2026
Ready for a Modern Playbook for Self-Funded Health Plans?

​Employee Benefits Webinar | May 2025
Ready to Take a More Strategic Approach to Employee Benefits?

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

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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 Guide Employers' Strategic Planning

Wellness Works® 

Wellness Works®​ ​| July 2026 
The Business Case for Optimism

Wellness Works®​ ​| June 2026 
Spending Time in Nature to Boost Wellness

Wellness Works®​ ​| May 2026 
Rebuilding Focus in a Distracted Work Environment

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​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®​ ​| July 2026
​Employee Financial Wellbeing as a Retention Strategy | Reducing Workplace Friction Before It Becomes Burnout | Supporting Financial Wellbeing, Not Advising

HR Elements®​ ​| June 2026 
​Building Benefits That Employees Actually Value | The Leadership Visibility Advantage | Encouraging Participation without Pressure

HR Elements®​ ​| May 2026
​Redesigning Benefits for a Multigenerational Workforce | Rebuilding Connection in a Hybrid Environment | Reducing the Stress of Taking PTO

​Stay HR Savvy with ​HR Elements®

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