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Plan action required: IRS issues updated safe harbor rollover notices

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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November 9 2009

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued (in IRS Notice 2009-68) two updated model rollover notices for use by plan administrators

Eligibility for COBRA subsidy is expanded for involuntary terminations occurring through May 31, 2010; notices should be updated

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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April 26 2010

Congress recently expanded eligibility for the Federal subsidy for continuation health coverage available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"

Changes to New York State health coverage rights require employer coordination with insurers

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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December 28 2009

The New York State legislature recently enacted two laws which provide for continued health coverage under certain circumstances

The keys to maintaining grandfathered status (if desired) and upcoming notice obligations

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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September 30 2010

The following is the latest in a series of Patterson Belknap Alerts regarding the implications of the recently enacted health care reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (referred to collectively here as "PPACA") for employers

Reminder upcoming health care reform deadlines

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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September 10 2012

Under the health care reform enacted in 2010 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (referred to collectively here as “PPACA”) new obligations are imposed on employers and group health plans with respect to the provision of a summary of benefits and coverage and W-2 reporting requirements

Navigating national health care reform: what every employer should know

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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April 30 2010

President Obama recently signed into law two pieces of legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (for purposes of this Alert, these Acts will be referred to collectively as "PPACA"), which, among other things, significantly alter employer responsibilities with respect to providing group health plan coverage to employees

Department of Labor interpretation expands availability of FMLA leave for the care of children of domestic partners and others

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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July 7 2010

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an administrator’s interpretation that expands the universe of individuals who may take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to take care of a son or daugter

COBRA premium subsidy program extended: immediate notification required

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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December 24 2009

On December 19, 2009, President Obama signed legislation which extends the availability of the government subsidy for continuation health coverage (referred to in this Alert as "COBRA") in connection with an involuntary termination that occurred, or will occur, between September 1, 2008 and February 28, 2010 (the "Revised Program"

Important information regarding New Form 5500 Schedule Form 8955-SSA

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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September 26 2011

As readers may be aware, a qualified retirement plan or a Section 403(b) retirement plan is generally required to report information about separated participants with deferred vested benefits under the plan

Action item for defined contribution plans: new disclosures to participants required in 2012

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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USA
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November 21 2011

The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") has long been concerned about transparency regarding fees and expenses for participants in defined contribution retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, money purchase plans) as part of its focus on ensuring that workers have access to the information they need to meaningfully compare the investment options under their employer-sponsored retirement plans and make informed decisions about how to manage and invest their retirement plan accounts

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