Employers that sponsor qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, and certain 403(b) plans, may face a December 31, 2026, deadline to adopt applicable plan amendments.
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) new guidance recommends that health plan fiduciaries consider mental health parity compliance when selecting and monitoring service providers—today’s blog covers strategies for doing so effectively.
Today’s blog recaps recently issued guidance addressing questions raised in a series of lawsuits against health-contingent wellness programs and the tobacco surcharges used in some group health plans.
Mental health parity compliance can be complex, but plan sponsors do not need to wait for an audit to spot potential problems—A practical first step is to review both written plan terms and how the plan operates in practice.
Learn about the newly proposed requirements for excepted fertility benefits, the design and cost flexibilities available to employers, and the key uncertainties to be resolved in today’s blog.
Today’s blog reviews recent guidance on ERISA enforcement priorities, including the fiduciary duty of loyalty and proxy advisor actions that qualify as investment advice under ERISA’s five-part test.
National Apprenticeship Week reminds us that career building through apprenticeships is a key strategy for the skilled trades required by many growing and in demand industries.
