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Compliance Alert: Auto Enrollment, Employer Mandate and Waiting Periods

The federal government has issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing various topics under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Agencies Finalize Guidance on Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Federal agencies have issued a final rule that eased a few requirements on the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) and moved the deadline to comply.

DOL Finalizes, Delays 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules

After months of delay, the Department of Labor (DOL) has just released final regulations under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA.

Compliance Alert: More Guidance on W-2 Reporting

The IRS has issued more guidance on W-2 reporting of health care coverage.

Benefits Briefing: Loss of Privilege Woes

Designating the "company" or "employer" as an ERISA fiduciary can unintentionally subject the employer's executive officers and board of directors to ERISA's fiduciary standards, and potentially to personal liability.

Compliance Dashboard

Whether large or small, self-insured or fully insured, all private sector employers that sponsor health and welfare plans have obligations under ERISA1 and other laws. In addition, many employers are unaware of these obligations and are surprised to learn of their liability for penalties and judgments when these obligations are not met. Russ Blakely & Associates has adopted an online tool that can help organizations with compliance.
Compliancedashboard is a web-based tool that helps employers understand their compliance obligations by giving them the information they need, when they need it. What’s more, it helps employers fulfill their compliance duties through an interactive e-mail and follow-up system that monitors the progress of each compliance activity. The dashboard allows you to track and document that you have completed all required compliance activities.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

To view a screencast demonstrating the capabilities of Compliancedashboard.

For more information or to sign up for the dashboard, please contact Brooke Maedel.