Regulation

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Facing a years-long wait before they can fully implement a planned repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Republicans lawmakers are exploring how the Trump administration can quickly trim required health insurance benefits under the law and lower the cost of health plans.

With Trump’s naming of his choices for HHS and DOL, repeal and replace of the ACA could become a reality, explains attorneys Brian F. Higgins and Rhonda B. Schchter.

The potential ERISA status of health savings accounts can cause confusion for advisers, says attorney Shelby George.

The intricacies of a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement will create hazards for employers and advisers who don’t follow the rules closely.

EBA bloggers spent 2016 discussing major changes to employee benefits, including what can be done to stem costs and save adviser salaries.

Challenges mount for the bill as it sees resistance from business community, mayor.

New York State Common Retirement Fund’s director of fixed income and two brokers are charged with accepting bribes in exchange for millions of dollars in fixed-income business, prosecutors say.

Challenges mount for the bill as it sees resistance from business community, mayor.

With a new president and Republican control of congress, the fate of many rules prepped to go into effect in 2017 are now in doubt.