About Jenny Gartman, CEBS
Manager, Reference/Research Services at the International Foundation
Favorite Foundation Member Service: Personalized Research Service
Benefits Topics That Interest Her Most: Mental health and retirement security
Personal Insight: Jenny likes spending time with family, knitting, reading memoirs and going for walks around the neighborhood.
At this time of year in cold climates, airborne illnesses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19) persistently impact families and workplaces. Influenza is a well-known endemic. Endemic means persistent—It will… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
January 26, 2023
Canada, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disability Benefits, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Wellnessabsence management, Compliance, coronavirus, COVID-19, employee benefits, health care benefits, respiratory illness, workplace wellness
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Plan sponsors and administrators are encouraged to reference these comprehensive calendars to stay on track in 2023. Health and Retirement Plans Subject to ERISA (Includes Multiemployer Plans) Health and Welfare… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
January 13, 2023
401(k) Plans, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Retirement, U.S.defined benefit pension plan, defined benefit plan, defined contribution plans, employee benefits, paperless administration, plan administration, plan sponsors, retirement plans
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Multiemployer pension plans that intend to apply for SFA from the PBGC should note the schedule for reviewing applications and may want to consider submitting a lock-in application.
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
November 8, 2022
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Employee Benefits, MPRA, Multiemployer, PBGC, Pensions, Regulatory, Retirement, U.S.Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, SFA, special financial assistance (SFA)
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The PBGC final rule details permissible investments for SFA assets. Get key takeaways in our latest blog.
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
October 25, 2022
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Compliance, Employee Benefits, Investments, Multiemployer, PBGC, Pensions, Retirement, U.S.PBGC, PBGC Multiemployer Insurance Program, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
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Last week, we shared five reasons why cryptocurrencies can present serious risks to 401(k) fiduciaries and participants. Since then, there has been some confusion about fiduciary duties when it comes… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
May 4, 2022
401(k) Plans, Cybersecurity, DOL, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S.401(k), cybersecurity, digital health, DOL, employee benefits
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On March 10, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released compliance guidance that cautions plan fiduciaries to exercise extreme care before they consider adding a cryptocurrency… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
April 28, 2022
Employee Benefits401(k), 401k, cybersecurity, employee benefits, fiduciary, financial education, financial wellness
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We kicked off 2022 with two big developments for employers across the U.S. regarding COVID-19 compliance— vaccine-or-test mandates and at-home testing coverage. Here’s everything employers should know about these major… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
February 2, 2022
Communication, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S.Compliance, coronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, employee benefits, Health Care, health care benefits
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January 13, 2022, update on legal challenges: The Sixth Circuit lifted the stay on December 17, 2021, allowing the ETS to go into effect. OSHA posted modified enforcement deadlines stating, “OSHA will not… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
December 10, 2021
Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Legislative, U.S.coronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, OSHA
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On September 20, 2021, PBGC released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Projections Report and a Five-Year Multiemployer Program Report. The reports show a substantial improvement in the outlook for PBGC’s… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
September 28, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Employee Benefits, Multiemployer, PBGC, Pensions, U.S.ARPA, multiemployer defined benefit plans, multiemployer pension plans, multiemployer plans, PBGC, PBGC Multiemployer Insurance Program, special financial assistance (SFA)
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During a webcast on August 10, 2021 titled Financial Assistance Program Overview for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Pension Plans, speakers shared insights on the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) special financial… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
August 30, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Employee Benefits, Multiemployer, PBGC, Pensions, U.S.American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ARPA, multiemployer defined benefit plans, multiemployer pension plans, PBGC, pension, pension plan relief, pension plans, special financial assistance (SFA)
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