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October/November 2005
Deadline for Part D Notices Approaches.
IRS Cost of Living Adjustments for 2006.
EEOC Guidance on the ADA Affects Health Plans.
401(k) Wrap Plans Remain Viable Under Proposed 409A Regulations.

September 2005
EEOC Wins Latest Round in Erie Saga.
Retirement Plan Relief for Hurricane Victims.
New Proposed Rules for Deferred Compensation Plans.
Hurricane Katrina relief for Health and Welfare Plans.
IRS Updates Approval Letter Process - Extends EGTRRA Amendment Deadlines.

July/August 2005
Retiree Drug Subsidy Application Process Opens - One Month Deadline Extension.
Erie Revisited - Again.
Creditable Coverage Notices Raise Questions.
Pension Funding Reform Heats Up in Congress.
IRS Finalizes Regulations on Optional Form Elimination.

May/June 2005
CMS Provides Model Creditable Coverage Notice and Offers More Guidance.
IRS Issues Proposed 415 Regulations.
IRS Offers "Use it or Lose it" Grace Period for Flexible Spending Accounts.
DOL and SEC Offer Tips on Selecting and Monitoring Pension Consultants.
Pension Reform Efforts in Congress.

April 2005
New Bankruptcy Law Affects Benefit Plans.
The Erie Dilemma.
Department of Labor Improves and Expands Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program.
IRS Provides Guidance on HSA Eligibility Question.
IRS Provides Guidance on Use of Unreimbursed Amounts in HRA.
IRS Offers Relief from Supreme Court Decision on Suspension of Benefits.

March 2005
Should You Add a Roth Provision to Your 401(k) Plan?
SEC Rules on Redemption Fees Affect Plan Administrators.
457(f) Plans Need Review.
New USERRA Notice of Rights and Benefits.
What Does it Take to be HIPAA Compliant?
HIPAA Applies to Health FSAs.
Are You in Compliance with the New COBRA Notice Requirements?
Court Bans EEOC Rule.

February 2005
IRS Provides More Guidance on Automatic Rollovers.
IRS Releases New Regulations on Disclosure of Relative Values.
NASD Issues Alert on Holding 401(k) Assets in Employer Stock.
An Explanation of the New Definition of Dependent.
New Guidance on Federal Prescription Drug Subsidy for Employers.
Court Blocks Rule on Retiree Health Benefits.
DOL Opinion Letters Address FMLA Issues.
HIPAA Health Coverage Portability Final Regulations.


January 2005
IRS Issues Final 401(k) Rules.
IRS Issues Guidance on Automatic Rollovers.
Administration Floats Rescue Plan for PBGC.
An Update on Consumer Driven Health Plans.
Is Prescription Drug Importation the Answer?
IRS Offers Transitional Relief To Deferred Compensation Plans.

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