Final Regulations Ease Hardship Distribution Requirements
By William H. Mayer
Employee Benefits,
October 2019
On September 23, 2019, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations regarding hardship distributions that integrate a large number of changes to the existing rules.
Restriction of venue in ERISA plans
By William H. Mayer
Employee Benefits,
June 2018
Although the law is unsettled, there are strong arguments in favor of permitting a reasonable restriction of venue clause despite the U.S. Department of Labor's continued opposition.
Final rule on health plan nondiscrimination
By William H. Mayer
Employee Benefits,
March 2017
Gender identity discrimination in health plans may end with the implementation of final regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This article discusses the federal and state regulations as well as current litigation and other considerations affecting the availability of transgender related services.
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