DOL Releases Final Regulations on Default Electronic Notices and Disclosures for 401(k) Plans
On May 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released Final Regulations (along with a related DOL fact sheet) permitting administrators of retirement plans […]
IRS Provides Relief to Cafeteria Plans in Response to COVID-19
The IRS recently issued new guidance for cafeteria plans and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) pursuant to Notice 2020-29, which is specifically related to circumstances […]
IRS Increases Maximum FSA Carryover Limit, Clarifies Timing for Reimbursement of Premiums
The IRS recently issued new guidance for section 125 cafeteria plans pursuant to Notice 2020-33. This guidance: Increases the allowable carryover amount for health FSAs […]
IRS Issues Q&As Under CARES Act on COVID-19 Related 401(k) Plan Distributions and Loans
On May 4, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Q&As under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, providing guidance to 401(k) […]
Departments Issue Further Guidance Expanding COVID-19 Relief for Health Plans
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (collectively, Departments) issued two additional pieces of […]
DOL, IRS, EBSA Issue Guidance Further Expanding COVID-19 Relief for 401(k) Plans
On April 29, 2020, three key governmental agencies issued two separate pieces of official guidance further expanding COVID-19-related relief for 401(k) retirement plans and other […]
IRS Extends Various 401(k) Deadlines in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
On April 9, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2020-23 which, among other things, extends a number of recent deadlines applicable to retirement […]
HIPAA IQ: “Work-from-Home” Edition
Last week, we reminded health plans that HIPAA is alive and well…and enforceable. This week, let’s test our HIPAA IQ with 10 questions designed to […]