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The ACAs mandated expansion of the definition of the small group market would limit employers health plan options and lead to premium increases, according to employer groups that are urging the repeal of the mandate before it takes effect in 2016.
A win for King would have economic benefits for both individuals and employers, according to one think tank.
For 22 years, she has worked tirelessly on our behalf with acumen that is unmatched.
The recent Supreme Court decision in Tibble v. Edison, though largely favorable to plaintiffs, does contain one silver lining for plan sponsors.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision Monday that could have far-reaching implications for how long a retirement plan participant has to sue an employer for breach of fiduciary duty in a 401(k) plan.
The U.S. Supreme Court said 401(k) plans have a duty to monitor the investment options they offer, in a ruling that may help investors press lawsuits over underperforming funds and excessive fees.
Commentary: New guidance suggests that OIG expects governing boards to understand the organizations compliance obligations, work closely with management to monitor and enhance the organizations compliance program, and to encourage compliance accountability across the organization.
Commentary: The Department of Labor's new proposed fiduciary regulations have caused quite a stir in the retirement plan community. A frequently asked question is who, exactly, will be affected, and who won't be.
After nearly five years of waiting, the DOL has released its proposal to amend the regulation governing ERISAs fiduciary definition. The proposed fiduciary rule aims to expand fiduciary duties to those who provide investment advice. With expert analysis and reaction, EBA is covering the highly anticipated unveiling of the rule. Here you can find our complete coverage on the proposed rule.
On Tuesday, the Department of Labor released its much-anticipated rule proposal extending a fiduciary standard to thousands of brokers and advisers providing investment advice to clients on retirement accounts. As the days follow, check back for coverage and analysis of what to expect during the 75-day notice and comment period.
The much-anticipated rule that provides a new definition of who is a fiduciary was released by DOL this week to much fanfare. And while most people agree there wont be much impact on plan sponsors, there are passionate groups on both sides of the aisle fighting for or against this new proposal.
Commentary: The new proposal will provide greater transparency regarding fees and a uniform definition of who is a fiduciary.
The Department of Labor on Tuesday unveiled its much-anticipated rule proposal extending a fiduciary standard to thousands of brokers and advisers providing investment advice to clients on retirement accounts but details on enforcement were still forthcoming.
Defined contribution plans have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the retirement industry, representing $7 trillion of the $24 trillion in retirement system assets in 2014, and while private companies have been at the forefront of the change, but government entities are following suit, which means DC plans will become even more important in the years ahead.
As American workers are increasingly looking to a new range of employer-sponsored retirement products to help guarantee some securely funded golden years, they may be missing out on the advantages of a system theyve paid into their entire working lives.
A possible model for PPACA state exchanges, VIRTUAL COMPARE shows how easily brokers can be included in the process.
