http://eba.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Eba-Compliance-Lawsregulations&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Eba-Compliance-Lawsregulations http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2623381/Raw-Bar-Time-start-thinking-mental.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Lawmakers snuck mental health parity into the bailout bill more than a month ago, but new regs won't take effect until 2010. Listen as Kaye Pestaina of Segal dishes about what it will take to get employers in shape and what work can begin today. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:01:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2623381/Raw-Bar-Time-start-thinking-mental.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-11-18T17:01:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2623261/New-FMLA-rules-boost-employee-admin.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employers will have to make significant changes to their leave procedures under final FMLA regulations published November 17 by the Department of Labor. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:28:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2623261/New-FMLA-rules-boost-employee-admin.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-11-18T16:28:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/715861/DOL-seeks-comments-health-plans-use.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Group health plans and health insurers now have the opportunity to explain to the U.S. Department of Labor how genetic data may affect coverage and premiums. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:01:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/715861/DOL-seeks-comments-health-plans-use.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-10-14T17:01:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/673421/DOL-proposal-could-make-advising-more.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The U.S. Department of Labor published two proposed rules in the Federal Register to make investment advice more flexible for participants of 401(k) plans and IRAs. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:46:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/673421/DOL-proposal-could-make-advising-more.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-08-26T16:46:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/628481/DOL-clarifies-guidance-adviser-compensation.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Department of Labor recently released guidance, in a question-and-answer format, that will help advisers stay compliant when it comes to client disclosure. The DOL's clarification of the 2009 Form 5500 Schedule C helps employers and service providers comply with the requirements for reporting fees and compensation. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:39:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/628481/DOL-clarifies-guidance-adviser-compensation.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-22T16:39:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/605611/New-HSA-funding-opportunities-via-IRAs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The health savings account has already proven to be a relatively flexible account-based benefit in its ability to be layered with other products and double as a retirement vehicle. Now the product can add another feather to its hat. Owners of individual retirement accounts who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan can shift IRA funds into a HSA, without facing a tax penalty. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:32:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/605611/New-HSA-funding-opportunities-via-IRAs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-10T19:32:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589451/DOL-and-Congress-focus-401k-fees.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Legislators and federal agencies plan to concentrate their efforts on addressing excessive 401(k) fees, and employers can expect to see new guidance on several retirement-related topics soon. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:46:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589451/DOL-and-Congress-focus-401k-fees.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-27T18:46:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587961/2009-HSA-contribution-limits-announced.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Internal Revenue Service recently released the maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts and out-of-pocket spending limits for high deductible health plans connected to HSAs. Tue, 20 May 2008 19:20:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587961/2009-HSA-contribution-limits-announced.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-20T19:20:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/547601/LaRue-ruling-may-spur-participants-sue.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 recently in favor of James LaRue, saying his suit against his former employer for mishandling his 401(k) account could go forward. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:07:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/547601/LaRue-ruling-may-spur-participants-sue.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-26T20:07:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/544141/Further-clarification-wellness-programs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Employee Benefits Security Administration recently issued a checklist to help advisers and employers determine whether their wellness and disease management programs comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:42:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/544141/Further-clarification-wellness-programs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-19T18:42:00Z