The online system for background checks of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management was shut down because of a security flaw discovered after the hacking attack revealed in early June.

Heres a roundup of some important news affecting the benefits industry you need to knowand must continue to watch, from PPACA and same-sex marriage rulings to health care industry acquisitions and more.

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has settled the question of premium subsidy constitutionality, the way may be clear for a major insurance industry consolidation move.