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Newsletter Index - 2012

May 2012

> IRS Proposed Guidance on Fees to Self-Insured Plans and Health Insurers to Fund Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

> Upcoming Webinars - Do You Have an Affirmative Action Plan? Maybe You Should.

> PPACA Ruling May Have Limited Effect on Employers' Plans

> FSAs Require Careful Compliance Care

> Hotter Economy Can Spark Retention Challenges

April 2012

> Cowden Associates, Inc. Hires New Employee

> Participate in the 2012 Cowden Associates, Inc. and UBA Health Plan Survey

> Allegheny County Port Authority Picks Actuarial Consultant for Pension Plans

> Upcoming Webinars - Summary of Benefits and Coverage:  Complying with the New "SBC" Disclosure Rules

> Healthcare Reform Supreme Court Hearings

> FAQs MLR Rules

> Women's Benefit Issues Take Spotlight

> You Are Your Brother's Keeper:  Co-Fiduciary Liability Under ERISA

> IRS Revises Procedures for Obtaining Determination Letters

> A Common Plan Mistake:  Failing to Apply the Proper "Compensation" Definition

> Weak Accounts Threaten Workers' Well-Being

> Wellness:  Employers Hunt for Ways to Boost Program Payoff

 

March 2012

> Legislative Alert:  Summary of Benefits and Coverage Rule for Uniform Benefit Summaries

> Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence - Approach to Managing Sales Performance

> Webinar:  W2 Reporting of Employer Health Coverage - The Clock is Ticking

> Compliance:  It's Official - Agencies Release Final Rules on SBC, GINA, 401(k) Fees

> Health Costs:  Employers Can Weather High Costs with Smart Strategies

> FMLA:  Leave Trouble Can Linger for Employers

February 2012

>  Investment Advice to Plan Participants - Article by Mark Muto

>  Webinar:  Participating With Participants in the Digital Age

>  Expert:  CDHPs Can Succeed with Right Incentives

>  Employers Go High-Tech with Benefit Information

January 2012

>  2012 Promotions Announced

>  Webinar:  Mastering New Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure Rules

>  The New Fee Disclosure Rules Will Make Independent Advisors More Valuable

>  IRS Issues Additional Guidance on Form W-2 Health Care Coverage Reporting Requirement

>  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to Take Center Stage at Nation's Highest Court

>  Employers Target Prescription Plans to Save Costs

>  EEOC Move Adds New Compliance Wrinkle to Wellness Programs