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HIPAA Non-Discrimination Regulations
Supreme Court Revisits Subrogation
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
Plan Sponsors and Guaranteed Availability
Employer-Based Retiree Health Plans
Plan’s Denial of Benefits Cannot Be Supported on Grounds Not Considered in Initial Denial
President Signs Economic Stimulus Package
Supreme Court Rules No Federal Court Jurisdiction in Subrogation Case
New DOL Regulations on Reporting and Disclosure
Economic Growth and
Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 ("EGTRRA")
Increased Deductibility Limits for Employer Contributions
Involuntary Cash Outs of Small Benefits
Rules Applicable to Section 401(k), 403(b) and/or 457 Plans
Notice of Material Reduction in Accrual Rates
Changes to Minimum Distribution Rules – Life Expectancy Tables
Elimination of Optional Benefit Forms
Elimination of IRS Fees for Some Plans
Educational Assistance Programs
Elimination of Excise Tax for Contributions to Household Workers’ Plans
Effective Dates and Sunset Provision
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration AwardDepartment of Labor Issues Claims Regulations
Procedures Designed to Inhibit Appeals
Claims by Someone Other Than the Participant or Beneficiary
Protection Against Arbitrary Determinations
Effect of Plan's Failure to Comply With Regulations
Identification of Type of Plan
Participation and Eligibility Requirements
Amendment and Termination Language
Other Court Decisions
Requirement that Plan Specify Actuarial Assumptions Not Enforceable
Benefit in Non-Qualified Plan Exempt From Bankruptcy
Non-Fiduciaries Not Liable for Prohibited Transactions
Early State Pension Distribution Subject to 10% Excise Tax
Make-Whole Payments to Plan Not Contributions
IRS Issues COBRA RegulationsMore COBRA Proposed Regulations
Electronic Documents Under ERISA
SOP 92-6-The Department of Labor Cries Uncle
Hearings Scheduled on Proposed Claims Regulations
Supreme Court Guidance on the Use of Surplus Plan Assets
Participants May Sue Employee Benefit Plans for Interest on Delayed Benefit Payments
Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act
Drive-through Baby RegulationsProposed Regulations on Claims Procedures
Balanced Budget Bill Brings Big Bulging Benefits DOL Waives SOP 92-6 ComplianceNew Regulations Interpret HIPAA
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