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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
Three Easy Steps to Avoid Unnecessary Claims Litigation
In our fast-paced world of “Go! Go! Go!” it’s easy for us to miss the detail, to overlook the fine print. When it comes to claim administration, however, missing details is a too large a risk for a plan administrator.
AHP Final Rule Update: the IRS and DOL Sketch in the Details
In mid-July we posted a blog summarizing the AHP’s Final Rule; this week, the IRS and DOL published guidance on how to apply these rules to an AHP. Let’s begin with the IRS: they updated their Questions & Answers on
401(k) Chances for Pre-Election Tax Reform / 401(K) Changes Looking Dimmer
We have been reporting during the past couple of weeks about possible changes to 401(k) retirement plans as part of sweeping tax reform legislation that might make it into law prior to this year’s mid-term elections. See our blogs entitled
Level-Funding: A Viable Alternative for Small Group Insurance?
There has been a recent uptick in interest in so-called “level funding” as an attractive alternative for employers, particularly small employers, who wish to self-insure their employee health benefits. While the idea of level funding itself is not new, the