Capitol Benefits Group News & Updates
March is Autoimmune Awareness Month
This annual observance aims to shine a light on the more than 100 autoimmune diseases, such as Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus, Celiac Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and so many more that affect approximately 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide.
Key Objectives & Impact
The month serves as a strategic period for organizations like the Autoimmune Association to:
Improve Diagnosis: On average, it takes patients 4.5 years and visits to multiple doctors to receive a correct diagnosis.
Drive Research: Autoimmune diseases remain underfunded compared to other major health crises, and awareness helps secure resources for new treatments and potential cures.
Reduce Stigma: Many autoimmune conditions are "invisible," leading to isolation; awareness efforts work to build a more inclusive community.
Support Advocacy: Advocates use this time to request government proclamations and light up landmarks in purple (the awareness color) to recognize those impacted.
Ways to Participate
Share Your Story: Using your voice on social media or in person is cited as the most powerful way to facilitate change.
Use Awareness Toolkits: Organizations provide Public Toolkits with social media graphics and templates to spread educational facts.
Landmark Illumination: Support local efforts to have bridges or buildings lit in purple to symbolize solidarity.
Fundraising: Host local events or "DIY fundraisers" to support ongoing research and patient services.
Benefits Compliance Calendar Activity Round-Up: ACA Reporting
Deadline to Distribute Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
Monday. March 2nd, 2026
The deadline to furnish Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, or Form 1095-C, Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage to individuals is March 2nd, 2026, for tax year 2025.
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Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C Filing Deadline (electronic filers)
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
If you’re an applicable large employer (ALE), file electronic Form 1094-C, Transmittal of Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Information Returns and Forms 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage with the IRS. If you are a non-ALE provider of minimum essential coverage, file electronic Form 1094-B, Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns and Forms 1095-B, Health Coverage with the IRS. The electronic filing deadline is March 31, 2026.
Note: Electronic filing is required for employers with 10 or more aggregated information returns.
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Simplified ACA Reporting Requirements Apply to Level-Funded Non-ALE Plan Sponsors
If you’re a non-applicable large employer (non-ALE), employing less than 50 full-time and full-time equivalent employees, but sponsor a partially self-funded or level-funded medical benefits plan, you are likely subject to the simplified ACA reporting rules. In most scenarios, your insurance carrier or third-party administrator (TPA) will handle the reporting to the IRS on behalf of the employer group organization and mail out the required 1095 tax forms to employees. There are some exceptions to this rule. If there’s any uncertainty as to whether or not these simplified ACA reporting rules might apply to your company, please reach out to your Capitol Benefits Group team for additional insights. Your employees may have questions as to why they’re receiving the corresponding 1095 tax forms and this is the basis for the distribution.
Prescription Drug Data Collection and Reporting Deadline for 2026 Approaching—Applies to All Group Health Plans:
What Is CAA RxDC Reporting?
As a reminder to the February QOM alert the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 includes the No Surprises Act, which was designed to improve transparency around healthcare costs. As part of this legislation, employers and health plans are required to complete annual reporting related to prescription drug and healthcare spending, commonly referred to as RxDC reporting.
What Is Required?
RxDC reports must be submitted annually by June 1st and they are based on data from the previous calendar year. The reports include detailed information about prescription drug costs, healthcare spending, and plan enrollment.
How Is This Being Handled?
Your CBG team is working behind the scenes with your insurance carrier to ensure the required reporting is completed accurately and on time. Because each carrier has its own process, timelines and information requests may vary.
If you receive an email directly from your carrier requesting information for RxDC reporting, no action is needed on your part—we are already managing this for you and will reach out to you if further action is required on your part. Once this is completed, we will send you email confirmation.
Completing the Reporting Yourself
If you choose to complete the RxDC reporting on your own or have already completed this activity, that is perfectly fine! We simply ask that you notify our team, so we do not duplicate efforts or submit duplicate reporting on your behalf unintentionally. You can simply respond to this email and notify us accordingly. If you have any questions about RxDC reporting or receive communication you’re unsure about, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.
Upcoming HR Webinar—Rethinking Workplace Dynamics & Conflict:
Every workplace experiences moments of tension, but not all tension has to be destructive. Join us as we unpack the most common sources of everyday workplace conflict and share clear, practical steps for resolving issues before they escalate. This webinar reframes conflict as an opportunity to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and foster a healthier team culture.
In this one-hour session, you’ll learn how to:
Evaluate when to step into a conflict among employees—and how to mediate effectively when you do
Take practical steps for managing conflict between you and a direct report, including communication checks, listening strategies, and root-cause identification
Approach disagreements with peers using calm, collaborative, and forward-focused techniques
Recognize and address bullying, including subtle behaviors that chip away at trust and confidence
Develop strategies—both informal and program-based—for building a workplace culture where clarity, communication and accountability prevent tension from escalating.
Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you’ll leave with actionable frameworks and strategies you can implement immediately to improve communication and strengthen your team.
Our speakers are Jenny Arthur, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA and Ray Rokicki, PHR, SHRM-SCP at Mineral, part of Mitratech.
This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP? or SHRM-SCP?.
This program has been approved for 1 HR (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR?, aPHRi™, PHR?, PHRca?, SPHR?, GPHR?, PHRi™, and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.