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Summary of Material Modifications Due July 29 for Calendar-Year Health Plans
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June 16, 2026
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Updates from the Volk Insurance Benefits & Foxhound Group Team
Don’t miss the July 29th deadline!
New Childhood Vaccination Guidelines and Employer Impact
Reducing Disengagement Through Intentional Career Pathing
Guidance on Alternative Manner for ACA Health Coverage Reporting
CMS | Lowest Cost Silver Plan Premium Look-up Table
IRS Issues Guidance on HSA-Related OBBBA Changes
2026 Transparency in Coverage Posting Requirements
An Overlooked FMLA Risk Employers Shouldn’t Miss
Colorado Updates FAMLI Rules for Private Plans
Prepare for Gag Clause Prohibition Attestations
Strengthening Culture Through Timely Appreciation
Building Engagement Through Clear Leadership
Bridging Generational Gaps in Benefits Design
Legislative Changes: Childhood Investment Accounts
Legislative Changes: Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Legislative Changes: Bronze and Catastrophic Level Plans
Most of us know that having health insurance in Greeley, Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins, Windsor, CO, and the surrounding areas is the right thing to do, but most of the time we look at it from the perspective of what it will cost us and not from the perspective of what it provides us. At Volk Insurance Benefits we understand the need to control costs for our budgets, but it is also good to look at your insurance and what it provides for you and your family. Health insurance works like all other insurance vehicles by providing the financial protection that helps us from dealing
Whether it is car insurance, home insurance, business insurance, or any other kind of insurance in Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, Windsor, Greeley, CO, and the surrounding areas, the idea with insurance is that you are transferring risk. Working with a Colorado insurance broker like Volk Insurance Benefits provides you with a partner in finding the right insurance that fits your needs. While you might be a single person renting an apartment, the next person might be a family of four with a small home and two vehicles. They will not need the same insurance policies because they have different needs, however our team will help
Supreme Court Affirms ACA Preventative Care Protections
Scaling AI without sinking morale ⎪
AI is becoming a daily part of work—but for many employees, that shift feels unclear, fast, and unsettling. When new tools show up without explanation, they don’t just disrupt processes, they disrupt trust.
IRS RELEASES 2026 COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS
Implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” if Passed By The U.S. Senate
Federal Court Blocks EEOC’S Abortion Accommodation Rule
Colorado Expands Paid Leave for NICU Parents
FAMLI Notifications Update for Private Plans
Enforcement Pause for 2024 Mental Health Parity Rule
Workplace Culture | Rethinking Career Progression Paths
Employee Benefits | Prioritizing Pet Insurance
CMS Updates Simplified Method for Determining Creditable Coverage Status
for 2026
Medicare Part D Disclosure for Plan Sponsors
When it comes time to get the right insurance, especially health insurance in blank, you want to work with a Colorado insurance broker like Volk Insurance Benefits. Colorado insurance brokers are independent insurance agencies, and they represent multiple insurance companies. This is very different from the captive insurance agencies that only represent a single insurance company. All of that insurance advertising that you see on television and hear about on the radio is paid for by their clients. Instead, the insurance companies that we represent quietly go about their business of providing great insurance for all kinds of different scenarios. Why not take advantage of
Technology has made an impact on so many different areas of our lives in Longmont, Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, CO, and the surrounding areas, it was only a matter of time before it made an impact on medical insurance. The team at Volk Insurance Benefits has been keeping up with the changes that technology has brought and will continue to bring to the marketplace. One of the most promising and exciting areas of healthcare is the use of wearables, like smart watches. Where once these items used to be the latest gadget that provided you with easier use of your smart phone without removing
Employer Reporting Requirements for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C
FAQS Clarify Gag Clause Prohibitions and No Surprises Act Compliance
Court Dismisses Claims Against Johnson & Johnson
IRS Adds to Preventive Care Benefit List for HDHPs
Staying Positive in a Negative Work Environment
Workplace Culture | Reversing Employee Disengagement
Rising ERISA Class-Action Lawsuits over Tobacco Surcharges in Health Plans
Creating Meaningful Connections in the New Year
Employee Benefits | Developing Effective Pulse Surveys
Workplace Culture | Creating a Culture of Feedback
Employee Benefits | Reducing Burnout with Wellness Stipends
Workplace Culture | Creating a Safe Space for Innovation
Free COVID Tests Available to Order Again From Government
Section 1557 of the ACA – Final Regulations Issued
Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage —
Changes for 2025
Workplace Culture | Addressing Workplace Microaggression
Employee Benefits | Simplifying HR Processes With AI
Upcoming Webinar: Compliance Considerations for Self-Funding
Small businesses are not just the backbone of Loveland, Fort Collins, Longmont, Windsor, Greeley, CO, and the surrounding areas, but also of the entire country. Small business health insurance is an important offering that our team at Volk Insurance Benefits deals with on a daily basis. As we have all experienced, the cost for basically everything continues to rise, and small business health insurance is no exception. As an independent insurance agency, our team can shop the market and find you the best rates along with the best coverage for your needs. Because small businesses don’t have the kind of leverage that large corporations do,
Upcoming Webinar: Navigating High-Cost Healthcare
Interested in learning about how our benefits support team can help you simplify your benefits? Reach out to us for a complimentary benefits and compliance assessment.