Halfway Through 2026 — Is Your Compliance Actually Keeping Up?
IRS and DOL rules have already shifted this year. Join us for a fast, no-fluff 30-minute session on what's changed, what's still pending, and exactly what to fix before Open Enrollment hits.
Noon - 12:30 PM ET
Why this one's worth 30 minutes
A lot can change in six months — and 2026 has been busy. Affordability thresholds have moved, DOL audits are trending up, and small data mismatches between payroll, HRIS, and carrier systems are already turning into penalty notices for employers who haven't caught them yet.
“This isn't a deep-dive lecture. It's a straight-to-the-point briefing built for brokers and HR teams who need to know what matters right now — not everything that could theoretically matter.”
Here's what you'll walk away with
ACA Affordability Safe Harbor
A clear read on the 2026 ACA affordability safe harbor (8.4%) — and how to check if your clients are on track
"Final" vs. "Proposed" Rules
The real difference between "final" and "still proposed" so you're not reacting to rumors
Audit Gaps & Flags
The top data gaps quietly causing 1095-C corrections and audit flags
Mid-Year Checklist
A simple 5-point mid-year checklist you can hand straight to clients
Real Failure Examples
Real examples of what's tripped up other employers this year — and how they fixed it before it became a problem
Who this is for
Benefits Brokers
Benefits brokers who want to stay ahead of client questions
Compliance Advisors
Compliance advisors juggling multiple plan sponsors
HR Leaders
HR leaders responsible for ACA reporting and year-end filings
Meet your speakers
Eddie Larned
Senior Vice President, Sales
Eddie Larned is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Clarity Benefit Solutions, where he leads the company's national sales organization and oversees sales strategy and performance across the United States. With more than 15 years of experience in the employee benefits industry, Eddie has built a strong reputation for driving growth, developing high-performing sales teams, and cultivating lasting partnerships with brokers and industry partners.
After graduating from Iona College in 2011, Eddie began his career as a Sales and Enrollment Specialist at Choice Strategies, a consumer benefits TPA based in Waterbury Center, Vermont, supporting the New York metropolitan region. Following Choice Strategies' acquisition by WageWorks, he was promoted to Account Executive, serving as Sales Representative for Northern New Jersey and New York.
In 2016, Eddie joined Beneflex — later rebranded as Clarity Benefit Solutions — as a Regional Sales Manager, expanding Clarity's presence in New York through broker and general agent partnerships. In 2021, he was promoted to Vice President of Broker Sales, and in 2024, to Senior Vice President of Sales, where he now leads Clarity's entire national sales organization.
Eddie resides in Westchester County, New York with his wife and children. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Meredith Laroe, CFC, CCS
Director of Corporate Compliance & Global Operations
Meredith Laroe is a compliance and benefits expert with over 15 years of experience in Consumer Benefits, COBRA, and Employee Benefits Administration. As Director of Corporate Compliance & Global Operations at Clarity Benefit Solutions, she oversees regulatory compliance and global training. A proven leader, she has driven key improvements, including boosting NPS scores from -8 to 55 and claims accuracy from 60% to 98.8%.
Meredith holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Champlain College, is certified in Flexible Compensation and COBRA Administration, and excels in tools like Salesforce and Employee Navigator.
You've got 30 minutes.
Let's make sure they're not wasted come Q4.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT / Noon - 12:30 PM ET
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