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August 9, 2010 DOL Provides Model Notices for Reform Provisions
August 2, 2010 Interim Rules Address Appeals and External Claims Review under Healthcare Reform
July 20, 2010 Interim Rules Detail Required Preventive Services under Healthcare Reform
July 6, 2010 IRS Issues HSA Limits for 2011
June 22, 2010 Interim Rules Clarify Federal Mental Health Parity Provisions
June 17, 2010 Guidance Now Available on Grandfathered Plan Status
June 11, 2010 IRS Issues Additional Guidance on Reform Small Employer Tax Credit
May 19, 2010 Federal Regulations Implement Reform Provisions for Dependent Coverage to Age 26
May 10, 2010 Guidance Now Available on Reform Reinsurance Program for Early Retirees
May 4, 2010 IRS Issues Guidance on Tax-Free Group Health Plan Coverage for Dependents Under Age 27
April 21, 2010 Eligibility for ARRA Subsidy Extended Through May 31, 2010
April 19, 2010 IRS Issues Guidance on Reform Small Employer Tax Credit
April 5, 2010 DOL Issues Model Notices to Assist Employers with Latest Subsidy Extension
March 30, 2010 President Signs Healthcare Reform Reconciliation Bill (Attachment)
March 23, 2010 Healthcare Reform: An Overview of What to Expect
March 8, 2010 Eligibility for ARRA Subsidy Extended Through March 31, 2010
February 24, 2010 DOL Model Notice Available for Required CHIPRA Notification (Attachment)
February 23, 2010 Form 5500 Electronic Filing Requirements Now in Effect
February 2, 2010 IRS Provides Clarification for Employers Claiming COBRA Subsidy Credit
January 19, 2010 DOL Releases ARRA Subsidy Extension Notices and Other Resources
December 22, 2009 ARRA COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended
December 10, 2009 Important Clarification for HSA Contribution Reporting on W-2 Forms
December 8, 2009 Important 2009 Reporting Information for Groups with Employees in Massachusetts
December 3, 2009 ARRA Subsidy Clarification for Involuntary Terminations Occurring in December 2009
December 1, 2009 CMS Releases 2010 Medicare Premium and Deductible Amounts
November 24, 2009 New Rules Require Excise Tax Reporting for Group Health Plans
November 19, 2009 Imputed Income for Group Term Life Insurance (2009)
November 17, 2009 New Law Expands FMLA Military Leave Provisions
October 30, 2009 Reminder Regarding CMS Mandatory Reporting of Employee and Dependent Information
October 27, 2009 Medicare Part D Annual Requirement Regarding Creditable Coverage Notices and Disclosure to CMS
October 20, 2009 New GINA Regulations Significantly Limit Health Risk Assessments
September 9, 2009 HIPAA Breach Notification Regulations Implemented (Attachment - HIPAA Breach Notification Requirements and Suggested Action Items)
June 23, 2009 IRS Issues HSA Limits for 2010
June 18, 2009 New Law Creates Special Election Period for NC State Continuation Coverage
June 1, 2009 Stimulus Act Imposes Key Changes to HIPAA (Attachment)
March 30, 2009 New Law Establishes Special Enrollment Rights, Possible Subsidy for Children's Health Insurance Program
March 23, 2009 DOL Issues Model COBRA Subsidy Notices
March 6, 2009 Understanding the New COBRA Subsidy: Further Clarification and Employer Actionable Items (Attachment - Employers Using Third Party Administrators) (Attachment - Employers Who Self-Administer COBRA) (Attachment - COBRA Subsidy presentation in PDF) (Attachment - COBRA Subsidy webinar Q&A)
February 18, 2009 Stimulus Act Includes COBRA Subsidy, Other Significant Employee Benefits Provisions (Attachment)
February 17, 2009 Important Information for Groups with Employees in Massachusetts (Attachment)
January 26, 2009 CMS Revises Creditable Coverage Guidance and Model Disclosure Notices
December 22, 2008 Important Clarification for HSA Contribution Reporting on W-2 Forms
December 18, 2008 IRS Delays 403(b) Plan Document Requirement
December 17, 2008 Michelle’s Law to Extend Coverage for Students on Medical Leave of Absence
December 10, 2008 Final FMLA Regulations Provide Notification Requirements, Military Leave Clarifications and More
November 25, 2008 CMS Mandates Insurer Reporting of Employee and Dependent Information
October 14, 2008 Economic Bailout Bill Contains Expanded Mental Health Coverage Rules
October 1, 2008 CMS Releases 2009 Medicare Premium and Deductible Amounts
July 30, 2008 CMS Updates Model Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notices
June 10, 2008 New Jersey Enacts Paid Family Leave Law
May 30, 2008 New Law Protects Against Genetic Information Discrimination
May 22, 2008 IRS Issues HSA Limits for 2009
March 27, 2008 Supreme Court Ruling Results in New Level of Potential Liability for 401(k) Plan Administrators
January 31, 2008 FMLA Protection Expanded for Military Personnel
January 23, 2008 Reminder: Small Businesses Eligible for Health Insurance Tax Credit
January 16, 2008 Important Clarification for HSA Contribution Reporting on W-2 Forms
January 8, 2008 2007 DOI Life and Health Legislative and Regulatory Year in Review (Attachment)
January 2, 2008 New Rule Supports Differing Benefits for Pre-65 and Post-65 Retirees
November 30, 2007 Default 401(k) Options Defined in Latest DOL Regulations
November 16, 2007 More Merchants to Accept Flex Debit Cards in 2008 (Attachment)
November 14, 2007 Imputed Income for Group Term Life Insurance (2007)
October 23, 2007 New NC Law Provides Parity for Mental Health Coverage
October 9, 2007 2007 Student Verification Deadline Approaching
August 10, 2007 New Proposed Cafeteria Plan Regulations Issued
July 26, 2007 IRS Finalizes Rules for 403(b) Plans
June 25, 2007 IRS Issues HSA Limits for 2008
April 2, 2007 Small Plan HIPAA Privacy Reminder
February 20, 2007 Final HIPAA Wellness Program Regulations Issued
January 11, 2007 Important Clarification for HSA Contribution Reporting on W-2 Forms
January 4, 2007 Medicare Part D Annual Requirements: Creditable Coverage Employee Notice and Disclosure to CMS (2007)
December 29, 2006 IRS Offers Flex Payment Card Transition Relief
December 20, 2006 Congress Passes Improvements for HSAs
December 4, 2006 When is Electronic Distribution of SPDs Allowed?
November 2, 2006 Imputed Income for Group Term Life Insurance (2006)
October 18, 2006 2006 Student Verification Deadline Approaching
September 22, 2006 Small Businesses Eligible for Health Insurance Tax Credit Starting in 2007
August 16, 2006 New Rules on Employer HSA Contributions Address Comparability Requirements
August 2, 2006 IRS Releases New Guidance on Use of Debit/Credit Cards
June 19, 2006 IRS Proposes New Regulations for Dependent Care Expenses
February 24, 2006 Understanding the Notices Required by the HIPAA Privacy Rule (Attachment)
January 25, 2006 CMS Issues Procedures and Deadlines for Disclosure of Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage
January 23, 2006 DOL Issues Final Regulations Implementing the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA) (Attachment)
December 1, 2005 Imputed Income for Group Term Life Insurance (2005)
October 10, 2005 2005 Student Verification Deadline Approaching
July 21, 2005 What Employers Should Know About Medicare Part D
