August 14, 2012 (Click date to view stories in this section)
House committee spotlights IRS need to prepare for health reform law implementation
White House highlights over $1 billion in health insurance premium rebates this summer
Study finds employees taking intermittent family medical leave are three times more likely to file for short-term disability
EBSA issues new FAQ on ACA’s SBC provisions
Contribution of single parcel of real property to pension trust not prohibited transaction if “geographical dispersal” requirements continue to be met
DOL seeks comments on EBSA-sponsored information collection request concerning plan asset regs
DOL seeks comments on EBSA-sponsored information collection request concerning termination of abandoned individual account plans
August 7, 2012 (Click date to view stories in this section)
Many workers don’t get stress relief from vacations, survey finds
Residential care for anorexia mandated by California state law
Employers look to expand onsite health centers services, survey finds
Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative, Inc. is newest recipient of CO-OP loan
EBSA issues modified field assistance bulletin providing FAQs on plan fee disclosure rules
ERISA Advisory Council to meet August 28-30, 2012
PBGC to pay pensions for United Way for Southeastern Michigan
July 31, 2012 (Click date to view stories in this section)
HHS issues final rule on data collection to support standards for essential health benefits
Bill introduced to repeal HSA provisions of ACA
Supreme Court decision lowers projected ACA cost, number of covered individuals, CBO finds
Open enrollment checklist for sponsors is released by Mercer
DOL will hold August 14 free seminar on plan compliance for small businesses
PBGC issues disaster relief for victims of Tropical Storm Debby in Florida
Benefit fund trustees agree to correct improper plan loans totaling more than $1.7 million
July 24, 2012 (Click date to view stories in this section)
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman believes Supreme Court ruling opens way for new taxing powers
Summary of Benefits and Coverage deadline is two months away for some plans
CCIIO issues additional guidance on MLR rebate notice
Interest in private insurance exchanges, “defined contribution” plans likely to increase due to health reform
EBSA issues direct final regs revising mailing address and web-based submission procedures for filing notices with DOL under fiduciary-level fee disclosure rules
EBSA issues proposed regs that accompany direct final regs revising notice filing information under fiduciary-level fee disclosure rules
EBSA to hold August 8 free workshop on basic plan compliance tips