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Don’t miss these 2025 health plan compliance deadlines

2025 health plan compliance deadlines

Employers managing group health plans face a host of critical deadlines each year for reporting, disclosures and notices. Staying ahead of these requirements is vital to avoiding penalties and ensuring compliance. 

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Key deadlines for 2025 

  • Annual reporting and disclosures: Compliance deadlines for group health plans vary depending on your plan year. For calendar year plans, deadlines include mandatory reporting and notices required under federal law. 

  • Custom adjustments for non-calendar year plans: Employers with non-calendar year plans will need to adapt deadlines to align with their specific plan year schedules. 

In addition to meeting regulatory deadlines, employers must provide essential group health plan notices to employees annually, ensuring compliance and fostering transparency. 


Plan for success 

With deadlines and requirements constantly evolving, staying organized and informed is crucial. Our 2025 compliance deadlines guide outlines all the key dates and notice obligations you need to keep your health plan on track. 

Brought to you by TruePlan Benefit and Retirement Advisors®, your trusted source for navigating group health plan compliance. Learn more about our employee benefits solution. 

This content is for informational purposes only. It has been partially generated from an AI language model, which may not always be exhaustive or tailored to individual circumstances. We encourage you to contact one of our experts for more information. We assume no liability arising from any use of this content. 

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