Advanced Informational Copies of Form 5500 Released by Federal Agencies
Last week the DOL, IRS and PBGC released the 2018 Form 5500 Series along with Schedules, Instructions and the IRS’ separate release of an updated […]
<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;">401(k):</span> Let Us Observe a Moment of Silence for the Fiduciary Rule
On May 7, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”)’s controversial “Fiduciary Rule” – long the bane of the ERISA financial services industry – was […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Advance Copies of Form 5500 for 2013 Plan Year
The Department of Labor (DOL) released an advance copy of the 2013 Form 5500 with schedules, instructions and a related news release. Welfare plans should […]
<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;"><b>401(k)</b></span> 401(k): Same-Sex Marriage Guidance
401(k): Same-Sex Marriage Guidance–Key Section of DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional The Supreme Court recently struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Recent ACA Guidance Recap
Several government agencies have recently issued clarifying regulations/FAQs and proposed rules. See below for a summary of this information. Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: The IRS […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> New Deadline for Marketplace (Exchange) Notice
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued temporary guidance and model notices for the Notice to Employees of Coverage Options (also referred to as the […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> HRAs Under ACA
FAQ Part XI from the Department of Labor has clarified the status of stand-alone HRAs under the ACA. In general, an employer’s HRA will not be […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> FMLA Final Rule Effective 3/8/13
FMLA Final Rule : On February 6, 2013, the DOL published a final rule to implement statutory amendments made over the last several years. Several of the changes to the […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Modifications to Notice of Privacy Practices
Modifications to Notice of Privacy Practices: As stated in a previous post, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule modifying the Health […]