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Compliance in Minutes – October 2025

Episode #152

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10/06/2025

In this episode, we break down the biggest employee benefits and compliance news from October 2025 — in plain English. From new federal rules improving price transparency for prescription drugs to evolving court decisions on gender dysphoria treatment, we’ll cover what’s changing, what’s not, and what employers need to prepare for. We’ll also unpack upcoming ACA preventive care updates for 2026, the latest on HIPAA security requirements, and reminders about MLR rebates and Medicare Part D notices. Finally, we’ll answer this month’s question: what should employers do when new FSA limits are published after open enrollment starts? Quick, clear, and jargon-free — tune in to stay ahead and stay compliant.

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