Benefits Forward

Notice 2010-55 provides guidance on filing Form 5500 and Schedule SB for single-employer defined benefit plans for sponsors considering using the special funding rules of Section 430(c)(2)(D) as added by the Pension Relief Act of 2010.

The PBGC has issued proposed regulations designed to revise its procedures to conform with those under the Federal Debt Collection Improvement Act and with other federal debt collection laws.

NAIC external review Model Act as most recently amended.

The DOL releases a Fact Sheet on the interim final rules governing the Affordable care Act’s internal claims and review and external appeals procedures.

The agencies release interim final rules on the Affordable Care Act’s internal claims and appeals rules.

The IRS has issued final regulations governing disclosure obligations of employee benefit plans and other tax exempt organizations engaged in prohibited tax shelter transactions.

The Information Letter addresses the reporting of certain plan expenses on Schedule C of the Form 5500.

The Agencies issue interim final regulations on the Affordable Care Act’s provisions governing the provision of preventive services.

HHS issues proposed regulations implementing HIPAA changes under the HITECH Act.

The DOL has, at long last, issued its interim final regulations on fee disclosure under Section 408(b)(2).