http://eba.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Eba-Compliance-Lawsregulations&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Eba-Compliance-Lawsregulations http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/673421/DOL-proposal-could-make-advising-more.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The U.S. Department of Labor published two proposed rules in the Federal Register to make investment advice more flexible for participants of 401(k) plans and IRAs. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:46:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/673421/DOL-proposal-could-make-advising-more.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-08-26T16:46:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/605611/New-HSA-funding-opportunities-via-IRAs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The health savings account has already proven to be a relatively flexible account-based benefit in its ability to be layered with other products and double as a retirement vehicle. Now the product can add another feather to its hat. Owners of individual retirement accounts who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan can shift IRA funds into a HSA, without facing a tax penalty. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:32:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/605611/New-HSA-funding-opportunities-via-IRAs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-10T19:32:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589451/DOL-and-Congress-focus-401k-fees.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Legislators and federal agencies plan to concentrate their efforts on addressing excessive 401(k) fees, and employers can expect to see new guidance on several retirement-related topics soon. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:46:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589451/DOL-and-Congress-focus-401k-fees.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-27T18:46:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587961/2009-HSA-contribution-limits-announced.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Internal Revenue Service recently released the maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts and out-of-pocket spending limits for high deductible health plans connected to HSAs. Tue, 20 May 2008 19:20:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587961/2009-HSA-contribution-limits-announced.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-20T19:20:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/544141/Further-clarification-wellness-programs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Employee Benefits Security Administration recently issued a checklist to help advisers and employers determine whether their wellness and disease management programs comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:42:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/544141/Further-clarification-wellness-programs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-19T18:42:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/544131/PBM-giant-reaches-settlement-deceptive-practices.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Not sure if it qualifies as a kiss and make up, but a Valentine's Day settlement worth $38.5 million was reached between CVS Caremark and 28 states. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:38:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/544131/PBM-giant-reaches-settlement-deceptive-practices.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-19T18:38:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/540421/SPARK-speaks-out-fee-disclosure.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Following up on the Department of Labor's recently proposed amendments to the fee disclosure regulations under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, the SPARK Institute, a group representing the interests of the retirement services industry, is recommending changes to the proposal. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:01:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/540421/SPARK-speaks-out-fee-disclosure.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-12T18:01:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/537651/Adviser-sheds-light-PBM-conflicts-interest.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Advisers may realize their work is not done once a pharmacy benefit plan is selected, but they may not be aware of the extent to which this is the case. Fiduciaries could be breaching their responsibilities under ERISA if the revenue streams going to PBMs are not fully understood by the sponsor. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:12:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/537651/Adviser-sheds-light-PBM-conflicts-interest.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-05T19:12:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/537631/Final-DOL-regs-QDIA-offer-some.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Final rules from the Department of Labor specify how contributions may be directed to qualified default investment alternatives. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:09:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/537631/Final-DOL-regs-QDIA-offer-some.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-05T19:09:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/537591/Final-DOL-regs-QDIA-offer-some.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Final rules from the Department of Labor specify how contributions may be directed to qualified default investment alternatives. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:56:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/537591/Final-DOL-regs-QDIA-offer-some.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-02-05T17:56:00Z