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IRS Issues Guidance on Exceptions to 10 Percent Additional Tax for Certain Retirement Plan Distributions; Comments Due October 7

June 21, 2024

Employer Coverage of GLP-1 Drugs on the Rise

June 13, 2024

A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated U.S. employer coverage surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs. The International Foundation first conducted this survey in October 2023. Considering the growing prominence of this category of pharmaceuticals, a new pulse survey on GLP-1 drugs was deployed in May 2024.

PBGC Final Rule on Valuation Assumptions and Methods for Single-Employer Pension Plans

June 05, 2024

DOL Issues Interim Final Rules on Abandoned Plan Regulations; Comments Due July 16

May 16, 2024

IRS Issues Updated Static Mortality Tables for Defined Benefit Pension Plans for 2025 Valuations

May 16, 2024

IRS Releases 2025 HSA, HDHP, and HRA Inflation Adjusted Amounts

May 10, 2024

IRS Issues FAQs on Disaster Relief Under SECURE 2.0

May 06, 2024

ACA Implementation FAQ Part 67 Extends QPA Calculation Enforcement Relief

May 02, 2024

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Awarded a Top Workplace 2024 Honor

April 30, 2024

The Brookfield, Wisconsin-based International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, a non-profit membership association that provides education for those working in employee benefit plans, has been recognized as one of Southeast Wisconsin’s Top Workplaces by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

EEOC Releases Workplace Guidance to Prevent Harassment

April 30, 2024

HHS Releases Final Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Care

April 29, 2024

DOL Rescinds Association Health Plan Rule

April 29, 2024

DOL Issues Final Rule on Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary

April 24, 2024

DOL Issues Final Rule on Overtime Eligibility

April 24, 2024

DOL Issues Final Rule on HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy

April 23, 2024

IRS Issues Guidance on Certain 2024 RMDs

April 17, 2024

EEOC Issues Final Rule and Interpretive Guidance on Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

April 16, 2024

DOL Issues Proposed Information Collection Request on Retirement Savings Lost and Found; Comments Due June 17

April 15, 2024

GLP-1 Drug Coverage in Canada

February 14, 2024

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals results from a group of Canadian employers regarding considerations and coverage for GLP-1 drugs, which have historically been used to treat diabetes and are increasingly being used to treat obesity.

SECURE 2.0 Act: Where Are We Now?

February 14, 2024

SECURE 2.0 aims to make it easier for employers to offer retirement plans and help employees plan for the future. There are several key provisions of the law taking effect in 2024 that are either required or optional.