DOL Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database Begins Voluntary Data Collection Process
On November 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), announced that it will immediately begin collecting information […]
IRS Releases Guidance on Overpayments from 401(k) Plans
On October 15, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-77, addressing new rules regarding corrections of overpayments from retirement plans (including 401(k) plans) under the SECURE […]
WHCRA and ACA FAQs: Key Takeaways
On October 21, 2024, new FAQs on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) were issued, providing critical […]
Texas Lawsuit and Reproductive Health Records
On September 4, 2024, Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the HHS Secretary, and Office for Civil Rights […]
Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) Timeline
The Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) was enacted in 2023 with employer deadlines quickly approaching. This landmark legislation provides paid time off for a […]
IRS Releases Guidance on Matching Contributions for Qualified Student Loan Payments
On August 19, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-63, providing guidance in the form of Q&As regarding employer matching contributions for “qualified student loan payments” […]
Understanding Medicare Part D Notice Requirements for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2025 parameters for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, marking significant updates that […]
7th Circuit Rules on Covered Autism Therapies Under MPHAEA
Introduction In Midthun-Hensen on behalf of K.H. v. Grp. Health Coop. of S. Cent. Wisconsin, Inc., the Seventh Circuit upheld the district court’s grant of summary […]
Form 5330 May Be Filed Via Paper or Electronically for 2023, 2024
On July 12, 2004, the IRS announced on its website website and in an “Employee Plan News” release dated July 17, 2024 that, due to the […]