Benefits Forward

The DOL has posted Frequently Asked Questions regarding the EFAST Filing System for the electronic filing of 5500s required to be filed under title I of ERISA.

The Office of Management and Budget and the Federal Procurement Policy Office release proposed regulations attempting to harmonize the rules governing Federal cost accounting standards with the minimum funding changes made by the Pension Protection Act.

The IRS releases the 2009 5500 EZ to be used in filing one participants plans.

The DOL has issued a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the provision of health coverage to adult children.

The DOL has issued a Fact Sheet in conjunction with the issuance of regulations regarding the healthcare reform’s extension of coverage to adult children.

The governing agencies have jointly issued interim final rules on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s extension of health coverage to adult children.

The PBGC issues its 2009 fiscal year annual report.

Employee Benefits Security Administration has posted on the ERISA Advisory Council web page statements describing the issues that the 2010 Council is studying including healthcare literacy.

Employee Benefits Security Administration has posted on the ERISA Advisory Council web page statements describing the issues that the 2010 Council is studying including employee benefit auditing and financial reporting models.

 Employee Benefits Security Administration has posted on the ERISA Advisory Council web page statements describing the issues that the 2010 Council is studying including the retirement and health care disparities of women and minorities. Document Excerpt   The Council heard testimony in the previous year regarding disparities for women and minorities regarding their access to [...]