U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear case on ERISA statute of limitations *

USA - April 16 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on April 15, 2013 that it will take up the question of when the statute of limitations period may begin to run for…

IRS releases final regulations on comparative effectiveness research fee to fund PCORI; guidance on transitional reinsurance fee *

USA - December 10 2012
On December 5, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") released final regulations regarding the payment of fees by insurers and plan sponsors of group health plans to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (the "Institute" or "PCORI").

Co-authors: Stacy H Barrow, James R Napoli.

Health care reform: IRS releases guidance on comparative effectiveness research fee *

USA - May 3 2012
On April 12, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued proposed regulations regarding the payment of fees by insurers and plan sponsors of group health plans to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (the "Institute").

Co-authors: Stacy H Barrow, James R Napoli, Robert M Projansky, Paul M Hamburger, Roberta K Chevlowe.

Special report: new guidance on retirement plan lifetime income options *

USA - February 9 2012
The Treasury Department released guidance last week to encourage the use of annuity options in defined contribution and other retirement plans.

Co-authors: Michael S Sirkin, Lisa A. Berkowitz Herrnson, Andrea S Rattner, Paul M Hamburger.