The federal government has issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing various topics under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [Read more]
Federal agencies have issued a final rule that eased a few requirements on the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) and moved the deadline to comply. [Read more]
After months of delay, the Department of Labor (DOL) has just released final regulations under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA. [Read more]
The IRS has issued more guidance on W-2 reporting of health care coverage. [Read more]
Designating the "company" or "employer" as an ERISA fiduciary can unintentionally subject the employer's executive officers and board of directors to ERISA's fiduciary standards, and potentially to personal liability.... [Read more]
A new statutory exemption from the prohibited transaction rules (designed to expand the availability of fiduciary investment advice to participants in individual account plans and IRAs, subject to specific safeguards and conditions)... [Read more]
Among ERISA's many notice and disclosure obligations, the requirement to timely inform participants of important plan changes is one that is too often overlooked. [Read more]
The Trade Act of 2002 created a health care tax credit (HCTC) for certain individuals who become eligible for trade adjustment assistance (TAA eligible individuals), as well as for certain retired employees who are receiving pension... [Read more]
A federal appeals court has held that the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act authorizes a medical provider to sue an employer health plan for double damages when the plan fails to comply with the MSP Act. [Read more]
A divided National Labor Relations Board has voted to move ahead with union-backed election rule changes. [Read more]
The impact study has given us a new perspective on how we will develop our benefits strategy moving forward.
Richard Meehan P.E., CFO
Lowe Engineers
As the economy improves, employers should re-evaluate their benefits now so they are better positioned to hang on to top performers, experts say. [Read more]
