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Updated 2025 Benefit Limits for Health & Welfare Plans

November 14, 2024 by Keenan

Every year, the U.S. Government sets new limits for various benefit programs to reflect inflation and changes in the law. Following are the limits announced or projected for 2025. Projected limits are marked with an asterisk (*). As those limits are released, we will update this briefing with the final amounts. Employers should review their benefit plans to ensure they reflect these new limits. Please note that the Initial Coverage Limit for Medicare Part D has been eliminated in 2025. Also, please note that the Catch-Up Contribution limits for defined contribution plans have been increased for ages 60 to 63.

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[1] For days 21-100. Days 1-20 is $0 for each benefit period.

[2] Use 2024 poverty guidelines to determine affordability.

[3] Use 2025 poverty guidelines to determine affordability.

[4] For plan years ending on or after October 1, 2023 and before October 1, 2024.

[5] Projected - For plan years ending on or after October 1, 2024 and before October 1, 2025.

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