The February Monthly Minute discusses a class action suit alleging a breach of fiduciary duties in connection with ERISA benefit plan prescription drug pricing and the latest IRS guidance on defined contribution plan...more
2/28/2024
/ Benefit Plan Sponsors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Defined Contribution Plans ,
Drug Pricing ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
ERISA Litigation ,
IRS ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Savings Plans ,
SECURE Act
The April Monthly Minute examines upcoming Form 5500 changes (which particularly impact small plans) and a recent case highlighting the importance of compliance with plan termination procedures....more
In the August Monthly Minute, we explore the IRS’ recent announcement delaying the deadline to amend retirement plans for SECURE Act and CARES Act changes....more
The April Monthly Minute addresses the newly extended HSA/telehealth rule and IRS proposed rules that reconsider family PTC eligibility and affordability.
Last month, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 was passed...more
In the March Monthly Minute, we review IRS proposed regulations implementing the SECURE Act, DOL guidance on cryptocurrency investments, and the extended National Emergency “Outbreak Period” guidance.
Crypto-Curious vs....more
3/31/2022
/ 401k ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Defined Contribution Plans ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Digital Assets ,
Employee Benefits ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Investment Management ,
Investment Opportunities ,
IRS ,
Required Minimum Distributions ,
Retirement Plan
The February Monthly Minute examines the DOL’s recent focus on mental health parity compliance, the Hughes vs. Northwestern University retirement plan fee litigation, and the latest COVID-19 testing coverage guidance....more
2/24/2022
/ Breach of Duty ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defined Contribution Plans ,
EBSA ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Excessive Fees ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Health Insurance ,
Hughes v. Northwestern University ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Mental Health Parity Rule ,
MHPAEA ,
NQTLs ,
Retirement Plan ,
SCOTUS ,
Virus Testing