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New tri-agency FAQ guidance issued on August 26, 2026, addresses elements of the 2013 wellness program regulations have been the subject of dozens of class actions in recent years. While this non-binding guidance does not amend the existing regulations, it gives courts a window into the agencies’ interpretation of these longstanding wellness program rules.… Continue Reading

As class action attorneys continue to target wellness programs and tobacco user surcharges, plan sponsors must be mindful of the complex rules governing these common plan features. Ballard Spahr employee benefits attorneys Finn Pressly and Uchenna Osagiede will break down what employer-sponsored medical plans need to know about these programs and will provide practical steps to help ensure compliance.… Continue Reading