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Supreme Court rules summary plan descriptions are not "terms" under ERISA

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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May 20 2011

On May 16, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in the case of Cigna Corp. v. Amara

Significant new fees for group health plans in 20142016

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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December 21 2012

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued proposed regulations in the Federal Register on December 7 which provide guidance regarding the

DOL expects to focus on health care and fiduciary issues in coming months

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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February 3 2012

On January 20, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) made its semiannual regulatory agenda and regulatory plan statement available on its website

DOL issues final service provider disclosures regulation

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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February 3 2012

On February 2, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) Section 408(b)(2) relating to service provider disclosures

DOL issues direct final rule related to service provider disclosures

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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July 20 2012

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) released a direct final rule on July 13, that amended the procedures retirement plan fiduciaries are to use for reporting a covered service provider’s (CSP’s) failure to furnish the newly required disclosures related to the CSP’s compensation and possible conflicts of interest

Agencies issue final rules on summary of benefits for health plans and insurance coverage under PPACA

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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February 17 2012

Under final regulations issued February 9, group health plans must issue a summary of benefits and coverage and a uniform glossary

Failure to provide COBRA notice tolls statute of limitations

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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September 16 2011

Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA), an employer that sponsors a group health plan is generally required to provide an employee with a right to continue healthcare coverage after the employee’s termination of employment

Departments release waiting period regulations for group health plans

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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March 29 2013

On March 18, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the Departments) issued joint proposed regulations on the Patient

US Supreme Court’s impending decision on DOMA may impact most employee benefit plans

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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USA
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April 5 2013

Late last month the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases concerning same-sex marriage. The Court's decisions are expected by the end of