In an anticipated move on the heels of its proposed rules, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a new rule which broadens exemptions to the Affordable Care…
10.06.2017
ERISA
Compliance Confidence
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Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling: Church-Affiliated Organizations Not Subject To ERISA
On June 5, 2017, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the applicability of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to church-affiliated pension plans in the case…
6.05.2017
Compliance Confidence
1 min read
ERISA Advisory Council Sets Its Sights on ERISA Disclosure Requirement Simplification
The ERISA Advisory Council was established to advise the Secretary of Labor on carrying out her responsibilities under ERISA.
4.28.2017
In an effort to encourage employee health and add value to its health and welfare benefit offerings, there are an increasing number of employers exploring benefits such as wellness programs,…
3.07.2017
Compliance Confidence
3 min read
Department of Labor Regulations for ERISA Claims and Appeals for Disability Benefits
The new rules add important procedural protections and consumer safeguards for claims for disability benefits. In general, they require more detail in denial notices, impose additional criteria to ensure independence…
2.28.2017
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide…
When an employer sponsors a group health plan, there are several notices you are required to provide to your plan participants and beneficiaries. Keeping track of your notice and disclosure…
Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plans or “skinny plans” may not be new, but they’re making news. In fact, 16 percent of large employers intend to offer one in 2015. These…
10.21.2014
Like it or not, they’re coming. The Department of Labor’s enforcement division is focused on plan sponsor compliance with federal laws and regulations and will be performing audits throughout the…