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A Not-So-Virtual NewsDash Birthday Card
October 25, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This month marks the 11th anniversary of the launch of PLANSPONSOR’s NewsDash.
Voices
SURVEY SAYS: What's Your 2011 Health Care Rate?
October 21, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - ‘Tis the season for health-care package rollouts.
SURVEY SAYS: Will You Get a Flu Shot This Year?
October 21, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This year’s flu season hasn’t (yet) triggered the same kind of concerns that emerged last year – about new flu...
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What is the PPACA Form W-2 Reporting Requirement for 2011?
October 19, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - We have been receiving many questions about the new Form W-2 requirement and whether and when the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") might issue...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Fee Disclosure and Church Plans
October 19, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I heard that there are some new regulations that will require my retirement plan vendors to provide complete disclosure of any and...
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IMHO: Paper “Trail”
October 19, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week, the Department of Labor reissued its proposed regulation on participant fee disclosure.
SURVEY SAYS: What Will You Do About Bosses’ Day?
October 14, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Saturday is National Bosses Day—though some maintain that since it falls on a Saturday, the “celebration” should be moved to...
SURVEY SAYS: Should There Be a Social Security COLA Adjustment?
October 14, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Published reports indicate that Social Security recipients won’t get an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2010
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IMHO: Scale Model
October 12, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - I’ve long had an issue with weight scales, for the perhaps obvious reason that, these days, they frequently deliver a message I’d...
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A 2011 Plan Amendment Checklist
October 12, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - We are often asked for a quick list of PPACA plan amendments that will be required for the upcoming plan year.
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What Are the New Insured Plan Nondiscrimination Rules?
October 5, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – On September 20, 2010, the IRS issued Notice 2010-63 (the "Notice"), requesting comments on the application of the Code § 105(h) nondiscrimination rules...
SURVEY SAYS: Do You Text While You Drive?
September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This week I asked readers if they texted while driving – and if so, how regularly.
SURVEY SAYS: Will You Be Converted By Roth?
September 29, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - President Obama has signed into law the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010— legislation that allows participants to convert their 401(k)...
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IMHO: Listening Post
September 29, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - I recently found myself turning back to my notes from the PLANSPONSOR National Conference in June.
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What OTC Drug Reimbursement Changes Lie Ahead?
September 28, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employer-sponsored health plans will be dealing with some changes relating to medicine reimbursements next year under the new health reform bill.
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IMHO: “Forever” More?
September 22, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week the Treasury Department and Department of Labor held two-days of joint hearings on the subject of retirement income.
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What Notices Are Required by PPACA
September 21, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many of the insurance market reform provisions of PPACA are effective for plan years starting after September 23, 2010 (which is this week!). ...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – ERISA Status for Church-Related Entities
September 21, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – A church sponsors a pre-school, which is not separately incorporated.
SURVEY SAYS: What Will Happen With Taxes?
September 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The talk out of Washington this week has been about taxes.
SURVEY SAYS: What TV Show Return Are You Anticipating?
September 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - For many of the regular series on television, next week will mark the beginning of the new season.