This employee benefits compliance calendar for 2026 provides a practical overview of key reporting, disclosure, and notice requirements for employer-sponsored group health plans.
Get clarity on benefits compliance deadlines for the year ahead
Managing employee benefits comes with more responsibility than most employers realize.
There are numerous reporting and disclosure requirements tied to employer-sponsored group health plans. Many deadlines vary based on employer size, plan funding, and plan year timing. Missing a requirement rarely happens because teams are careless. It usually happens because the rules are complex, spread across vendors, and easy to misinterpret.
This calendar was created to give you visibility into the year ahead so benefits and compliance decisions are not made under pressure as part of a broader approach to managing employee benefits.
The Silberman Group Calendar provides an overview of key compliance obligations that apply to group health plans, including:
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ACA reporting and filing deadlines
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Required ERISA disclosures and participant notices
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Annual and plan-year dependent compliance milestones
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Filing timelines that vary by employer size and plan funding
Deadlines shown are based on calendar-year plans, with guidance for adjusting requirements when plan years differ. This calendar is intended as a reference tool. How these requirements apply depends on your plan design, funding, and timing.
Ready for the next step?
Every great move starts with the first step. Once you’ve reviewed the calendar, the next step is understanding how it applies to your plan.
