DOL Temporarily Extends Non-Enforcement Relief for Investment Advice Fiduciaries
On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) 2021-02 , temporarily extending its non-enforcement policy regarding certain rules […]
IRS RELEASES 2022 ADJUSTED DOLLAR LIMITATIONS FOR 401(k) PLANS
On November 4, 2021, the IRS released its annual notice, Notice 2021-61, setting forth the various dollar limitations for contributions and benefits under qualified retirement […]
OSHA and CMS Release Interim Final Rules Addressing COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Mandate
Effective November 5, 2021, the clock begins ticking for certain employers to develop vaccination plans and ensure their workforce is vaccinated. The Occupational Safety and […]
HIPAA and Vaccine Mandates
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), through its Privacy and Security Rules, governs the permitted and required uses and disclosures of […]
IRS Notice 2021-58: COBRA Extensions Update
The IRS has issued Notice 2021-58 that provides clarification on how to apply the COBRA extensions created under the Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain […]
CAA#11: The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution and External Review Processes
The No Surprises Act (NSA) insulates patients from surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers and facilities (collectively, “providers”) in circumstances where an individual is not […]
401(k): IRS Extends Interim Amendment Deadline for Preapproved 401(k) Plans
On September 1, 2021, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure (“Rev. Proc.”) 2021-38 which revises and updates the procedure for amending preapproved 401(k) plans to comply […]
MEWAs – Proposed Rules on Annual Reporting Requirements
The Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would affect the Form 5500 annual reporting requirements for ERISA plans. The bulk of the […]
CAA #10: Proposed Rule on Air Ambulance Data Reporting and Other Matters
On Sept 10, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Treasury (IRS), and Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule addressing certain aspects of the […]