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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
IRS Notice 2021-58: COBRA Extensions Update
The IRS has issued Notice 2021-58 that provides clarification on how to apply the COBRA extensions created under the Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak (commonly known
CAA#11: The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution and External Review Processes
The No Surprises Act (NSA) insulates patients from surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers and facilities (collectively, “providers”) in circumstances where an individual is not reasonably able to chose to receive services from an in-network provider. Circumstances may include: emergency
401(k): IRS Extends Interim Amendment Deadline for Preapproved 401(k) Plans
On September 1, 2021, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure (“Rev. Proc.”) 2021-38 which revises and updates the procedure for amending preapproved 401(k) plans to comply with changes in applicable law. In particular, the revised guidance changes and effectively extends the
MEWAs – Proposed Rules on Annual Reporting Requirements
The Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would affect the Form 5500 annual reporting requirements for ERISA plans. The bulk of the proposed rule applies to pension plans, and we will report on this in a separate