Executive Order Revokes Previous Health Policy Directives
On January 28, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order entitled Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Legislation Introduced to Aid Struggling Defined Benefit Plans
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) has introduced in the initial days of the 117th Congress the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act (EPPRA) of 2021.
Compatibility of Pre-Approved Plan Documents and PEPs
The IRS has revealed that pre-approved qualified retirement plan documents may be used to establish arrangements known as pooled employer plans, or PEPs.
New Administration to Review ESG Investments Guidance
The new administration will review retirement plan ESG guidance for possible revision or withdrawal.
IRS Posts Updated DB Plan Yield Curves and Segment Rates
The IRS has issued updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.
New guidance for Traditional and QACA Safe Harbor Plans
The SECURE Act makes it easier for employers to adopt ADP/ACP safe harbor plan provisions. These plans have proven popular with many employers.
Opinion Letter on ADEA and Individual Coverage HRAs
Opinion Letter Addresses Interaction Between ADEA and Individual Coverage HRAs
DOL Guidance for Plans Facing Missing Participant Issues
The EBSA has released a three-part guidance package for retirement plan fiduciaries dealing with missing or unresponsive participants.
Proposed Regs for Disaster-Related Deadline Postponements
IRS Proposes Regulations for Automatic Deadline Postponements for Federally Declared Disasters
PBGC Final Rule for Computing Union DB Plan Withdrawal Liability
The PBGC has issued final regulations on the determination of withdrawal liability when a participating employer withdraws from a multiemployer (union) DB pension plan.
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