Don’t Forget: PCORI Fee Due Next Month
As COVID-19 has brought numerous changes to the world of health benefits, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Notice 2020-44 to remind us that the […]
DOL Issues Guidance on 401(k) Plan Investments in Private Equity
On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued guidance in the form of an Information Letter that significantly expands the defined contribution […]
DOL Releases Final Regulations on Default Electronic Notices and Disclosures for 401(k) Plans
On May 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released Final Regulations (along with a related DOL fact sheet) permitting administrators of retirement plans […]
IRS Provides Relief to Cafeteria Plans in Response to COVID-19
The IRS recently issued new guidance for cafeteria plans and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) pursuant to Notice 2020-29, which is specifically related to circumstances […]
IRS Increases Maximum FSA Carryover Limit, Clarifies Timing for Reimbursement of Premiums
The IRS recently issued new guidance for section 125 cafeteria plans pursuant to Notice 2020-33. This guidance: Increases the allowable carryover amount for health FSAs […]
IRS Issues Q&As Under CARES Act on COVID-19 Related 401(k) Plan Distributions and Loans
On May 4, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Q&As under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, providing guidance to 401(k) […]
Departments Issue Further Guidance Expanding COVID-19 Relief for Health Plans
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (collectively, Departments) issued two additional pieces of […]
DOL, IRS, EBSA Issue Guidance Further Expanding COVID-19 Relief for 401(k) Plans
On April 29, 2020, three key governmental agencies issued two separate pieces of official guidance further expanding COVID-19-related relief for 401(k) retirement plans and other […]