Guides & analysis

The ICHRA blog — page 2

Clear, data-backed guides to help employers and employees get the most from an Individual Coverage HRA.

For Employers

Small-Group Premiums Jump 14% in 2027: What to Do

Insurers requested a median 14% small-group rate hike for 2027. See why, the IRS affordability rule, and where ICHRA estimates save more in Kentucky.

Comparison

ICHRA vs Level-Funded 2026: Who Carries the Risk

Level-funded plans promise predictable costs, but claims experience still drives your renewal. See how ICHRA compares for 2026, with real numbers.

For Employers

ICHRA for Remote Teams in 2026: The Multi-State Fix

A remote team across six states gets six different ICHRA outcomes in 2026. See where it beats small group, county by county, and where it does not.

For Employers

Small Group Participation Requirements: 2026 Rules

A carrier can deny your small-group renewal if too few employees enroll. See the participation math, the 75% rule, and where ICHRA has none.

ICHRA Basics

ICHRA and HSA in 2026: The New IRS Bronze Rule

IRS Notice 2026-5 made ACA bronze and catastrophic plans HSA-eligible for 2026. See how a premium-only ICHRA can pair with an HSA, and where it cannot.

For Employers

ICHRA in Savannah, Georgia 2026: Chatham County 29.2%

Chatham County's 2026 individual-market benchmark runs an estimated 29.2% below small group, about $1,984 per employee a year. See the Savannah data, sourced.

For Employers

ICHRA in Pennsylvania 2026: 2027 Rates Already Up 17%

Pennsylvania's 2027 individual-market rates are already filed up 17.1%, on top of a 21.5% 2026 hike. See where ICHRA still saves, county by county.

Comparison

ICHRA vs QSEHRA in 2026: Which HRA Fits Your Business

QSEHRA caps 2026 reimbursements at $6,450 self-only and $13,100 family; ICHRA has no federal cap. See the numbers and which HRA fits your business.

For Employers

ICHRA in Cincinnati, Ohio 2026: Hamilton County 61.7%

Hamilton County's 2026 individual-market benchmark runs an estimated 61.7% below small group, ahead of Columbus. See the Cincinnati-area county data, sourced.

For Employers

ICHRA in Columbus, Ohio 2026: All 88 Counties Qualify

Ohio small-group renewals rose 16% for 2026, but all 88 counties qualify for ICHRA savings. See Franklin County estimated 59.8% spread, sourced.

For Employers

ICHRA in Florida 2026: Why Zero Counties Qualify

Florida individual premiums now cost more than small group statewide, so zero counties qualify for ICHRA savings in 2026. See the FLOIR data behind the flip.

For Employers

ICHRA in Texas 2026: Why Only Two Counties Qualify

Texas has 16 ACA insurers, more than any state, yet only 2 of 254 counties beat small group for ICHRA in 2026. See why, and what employers should do.

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