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s we approach the end of the year, Solid Benefits Group wants to ensure our clients are aware of an important Massachusetts employer compliance deadline.
Attached is our 2026 Massachusetts HIRD Employer Alert outlining the annual filing requirements and December 15 deadline.
We encourage you to review the notice and coordinate with us or your payroll provider, if applicable, to ensure this requirement is addressed.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
2026 Massachusetts HIRD Filing Reminder
Employer filing period: November 15 – December 15, 2026
Massachusetts employers should review their annual Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing obligation and submit the required information by December 15.
Who must file?
Any employer that had six or more employees working in Massachusetts during any month in the preceding 12 months must file, even if the employer does not offer health insurance.
When is the filing due?
The annual filing window opens November 15 and closes December 15. For 2026, the deadline is December 15, 2026.
How to file through MassTaxConnect
A third-party payroll provider or professional employer organization (PEO) may file on the employer’s behalf. Confirm in advance who is responsible for filing, provide any requested plan information, and obtain confirmation that the submission was completed. The employer should not assume the filing is handled automatically.
Important reminder
The HIRD form is an employer reporting requirement. It does not require employers to offer health insurance solely because they meet the HIRD filing threshold.
Questions? Contact Solid Benefits Group
dan@solidbenefitsgroup.com
Resources: Massachusetts Department of Revenue – HIRD information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/health-insurance-responsibility-disclosure-hird
This advisory is for general informational purposes and is not legal or tax advice.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
2026 Massachusetts HIRD Filing Reminder
Employer filing period: November 15 – December 15, 2026
Massachusetts employers should review their annual Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing obligation and submit the required information by December 15.
Who must file?
Any employer that had six or more employees working in Massachusetts during any month in the preceding 12 months must file, even if the employer does not offer health insurance.
When is the filing due?
The annual filing window opens November 15 and closes December 15. For 2026, the deadline is December 15, 2026.
How to file through MassTaxConnect
- Sign in to the employer’s MassTaxConnect withholding tax account.
- Select “File health insurance responsibility disclosure.”
- Complete the requested employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) plan information, as applicable, and submit the form.
- Retain a copy of the submission or confirmation for your records.
A third-party payroll provider or professional employer organization (PEO) may file on the employer’s behalf. Confirm in advance who is responsible for filing, provide any requested plan information, and obtain confirmation that the submission was completed. The employer should not assume the filing is handled automatically.
Important reminder
The HIRD form is an employer reporting requirement. It does not require employers to offer health insurance solely because they meet the HIRD filing threshold.
Questions? Contact Solid Benefits Group
dan@solidbenefitsgroup.com
Resources: Massachusetts Department of Revenue – HIRD information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/health-insurance-responsibility-disclosure-hird
This advisory is for general informational purposes and is not legal or tax advice.
