WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – As employers prepare for open enrollment, Clarity Benefit Solutions is helping brokers and HR professionals stay ahead of an increasingly complex compliance landscape with a complimentary educational webinar, Hot Topics in Benefits Compliance: 2026 Mid-Year Update, taking place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The live, 30-minute session will provide a practical overview of the regulatory developments shaping benefits administration in 2026, including ACA affordability updates, evolving federal guidance, and the data challenges that commonly lead to reporting errors and compliance issues. The webinar will be held from 11:00–11:30 a.m. Central Time (Noon–12:30 p.m. Eastern) via Microsoft Teams. Registration is free, and a recording will be available to all registrants.
While no single regulation has defined 2026, employers are facing greater expectations to demonstrate compliance across their benefits programs. Changes to ACA affordability thresholds, increased regulatory scrutiny, and growing complexity across payroll, HRIS, and carrier systems have made proactive planning more important than ever.
"Benefits compliance continues to evolve, and employers need practical guidance they can trust," said Bill Catuzzi, Founder and CEO of Clarity Benefit Solutions. "At Clarity, we believe one of the best ways we can support our brokers and clients is by making complex regulations easier to understand and easier to act on. This webinar is designed to help organizations prepare today so they can approach open enrollment and year-end reporting with greater confidence."
The webinar will cover the topics benefits professionals are asking about most, including:
- Understanding the 2026 ACA affordability safe harbor and what it means for employers
- Separating finalized regulations from proposed guidance
- Identifying common data inconsistencies that can complicate ACA reporting
- A practical mid-year compliance checklist to prepare for year-end filings
- Real-world compliance scenarios and lessons learned from 2026
The session will be presented by Meredith Laroe, CFC, CCS, Director of Corporate Compliance & Global Operations, and Eddie Larned, Senior Vice President of Sales, who together bring decades of experience helping brokers and employers navigate employee benefits administration and compliance.
"Mid-year is the ideal time to identify small issues before they become year-end challenges," said Meredith. "Our goal is to provide attendees with clear, actionable guidance they can immediately apply, whether they're supporting one employer or hundreds of clients. We want participants to leave with greater clarity, practical tools, and confidence in their compliance strategy."
The webinar is ideal for employee benefits brokers, HR professionals, compliance advisors, and employers responsible for benefits administration and ACA reporting.
The webinar is part of the Clarity Compliance Webinar Series, an ongoing educational initiative designed to help brokers and employers stay informed, simplify compliance, and confidently navigate the changing employee benefits landscape.
About Clarity Benefit Solutions
Clarity Benefit Solutions simplifies benefits administration through innovative technology and exceptional customer service. Serving employers, brokers, and participants nationwide, Clarity offers a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits, COBRA administration, compliance services, and technology solutions designed to reduce complexity and improve the benefits experience. At Clarity, we believe the best benefits experience starts with the best employee experience.