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 proposed rule applies to pension …
Additional COBRA Subsidy Guidance: IRS Notice 2021-46
New guidance from IRS Notice 2021-46 (Notice) provides additional clarity on some miscellaneous requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 regarding premium assistance for COBRA (Subsidy). See Notice …
MEWAs: State Regulation vs ERISA Preemption
There has long been confusion around a state’s ability to regulate Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) and ERISA’s preemption of those regulations. The reason for the confusion is that it …
Make Sure Employers Know Their Responsibilities in a MEWA
There are few things more complicated in running a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) than making sure that the employer members understand their rights and obligations in relation to the …
Form M-1 Annual Report Due By March 1
The due date to file the Form M-1 annual report is fast approaching. The Form M-1 is used to report the custodial and financial information of a multiple employer welfare …