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Archived Pension & Benefits NetNews™

May 8, 2012 (Click date to view stories in this section)

Departments request information regarding the use of stop loss insurance
IRS releases HSA amounts for 2013
Proposed rules issued on return information disclosures needed to verify eligibility for health insurance affordability programs
Benefits costs increased 0.5 percent in first quarter 2012, according to BLS
IRS provides guidance to plan sponsors that missed April 30 deadline for adopting pre-approved DB plans
Chamber of Commerce unveils white paper on retirement security
IRS issues third quarter update to Priority Guidance Plan

CMS releases 2013 indexed amounts for prescription drug program
CCIIO issues guidance on medical loss ratio rules
Ways and Means panel mulls FSA coverage for OTC medicines
IRS outlines approaches to determining minimum value of employer-sponsored plans
IRS seeks Advisory Council nominations
IRS issues May 2012 AFRs
PBGC issues disaster relief for victims of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in Tennessee

IRS proposed rule would implement health insurance fee to fund research trust fund
Government officials discuss final regulations for Summary of Benefits Coverage
Comment period on proposed rule implementing new FMLA amendments extended to April 30
New research finds health care remains a key concern for Americans
IRS to issue guidance on application of normal retirement age rules to governmental plans
PBGC makes administrative review rules applicable to assessments for failure to timely provide certain notices
PBGC issues rates for valuing lump-sum, annuity payments for May 2012; variable rates for April 2012

Employers see wellness programs as key to improving employee health, containing rising health care costs
HHS proposes HIPAA standard for unique health plan identifier
Poll shows organizations are concerned about Boomer retirements and skills gaps
Public and private employers can take steps to ensure competitive, sustainable benefits, according to Colonial Life white paper
EBSA provides guidance on use of apprenticeship and training plans' assets for graduation ceremonies
EBSA to hold webinar for college seniors and young workers on saving for retirement
EEOC issues final rules concerning reasonable factors other than age defense in ADEA disparate impact claims, EEOC final rules