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Compliance October 26, 2012
ERISA Advisory Council Reschedules Meeting
October 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Due to the forecast of severe weather, the ERISA Advisory Council open meeting scheduled for October 30-31, 2012, will now be held November 26-27.
Reported by PLANSPONSOR staff
The location of the rescheduled meeting will be announced in a follow-up news release.
Members of the council will finalize recommendations to the Secretary of Labor about issues relating to disability benefits for participants in defined contribution (DC) plans, current challenges and best practices concerning beneficiary designations in retirement and life insurance plans, and examining income replacement during retirement years in a DC plan system.
Organizations and members of the public are invited to submit written statements or requests to appear (see “ERISA Advisory Council to Hold Open Meeting”).You Might Also Like:
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