Law and regulation

New regulations herald widespread changes in professional roles and business models for retirement planners and wealth managers.

Often overlooked, handbooks are an important form of documentation that the IRS or DOL will most likely request during an audit, says attorney Patricia Moran.

CIAB argues that a Colorado movement to establish a state-run health insurance program is “ridiculous” and would decimate private group healthcare.

Will health insurance be sold across state lines? Will the ACA be repealed or altered? James Klein, head of the American Benefits Council, explains the probable impact of a Republican or Democratic victory in November.

Retirement plan sponsors should develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes the periodic review of contractual protections with their TPAs.

Will health insurance be sold across state lines? Will the ACA be repealed or altered? James Klein, head of the American Benefits Council, explains the probable impact of a Republican or Democratic victory in November.

Republican lawmakers aren’t giving up yet in their fight to kill stricter rules for brokers that have been championed by President Obama.

In another ACA irony, carriers seek to discourage sales of money losing policies by denying consumers the professional advice they need, says NAHU president Don Goldmann.

Advisers and their clients have to start planning now to ensure they are prepared for the HSA fiduciary rules taking effect in two years.

ACA reporting requirements have brought increased scrutiny of employer-sponsored healthcare plans and the government is largely expected to respond to red flags through audits.