http://www.infinisource.net/Rss/Rules-Regulations.ashx Rules-Regulations - News & Review 10 On Monday, November 17, 2008, the Department of Labor (DOL) will publish the Final FMLA Regulations in the Federal Register. These regulations provide authoritative guidance on a wide range of FMLA topics and take effect on or about January 16, 2009. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=6ca28685-310e-465c-9d45-45fc4abb592f Friday, November 14, 2008 The definition of a dependent may seem to be a moving target over the past four years, with numerous laws, regulations and other guidance providing greater "clarity". In October, the definition received another slight alteration from a new law called the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (Adoptions Act). ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=237a2998-5faf-48a2-a01b-5c1a3a2456ff Thursday, November 06, 2008 On Thursday, October 9, 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R. 2851, known as Michelle’s Law. This law requires employer health plans to continue coverage for employees’ dependent children who are college students and need a medically necessary leave of absence. This law applies to both fully insured and self-insured medical plans. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=0b403b45-9b31-482a-91c0-a50d950735e3 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 The Americans with Disabilities Act received a makeover in late September when the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) was signed into law. This is the first major expansion of the ADA since it was first enacted in 1990. Given the fact that it was passed by unanimous consent in the Senate and on a quick voice vote in the House, it is a wonder that it took 18 years to accomplish. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=168e58c4-a54d-49e8-8814-cde55326e9f2 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 In mid-August, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2008-48, which provides additional guidance on when a child of divorced parents or parents living apart will be considered a dependent of both parents for benefits purposes. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=c5dd5f91-8570-4e92-818e-fcfc3ee838e4 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Every year the American Bar Association's Joint Committee on Employee Benefits (ABA JCEB) has meetings with various federal agencies on the gray areas of benefit laws. This year's guidance provides some insights to employers and insurance professionals alike. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=eedcc218-369a-4579-a1c3-abaacee19bc8 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 More employers may want to consider transportation plans, based on two recent developments and the continuing high cost of gasoline. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=ffdf0e8d-6f3c-4410-82ab-4ebf17af1b1f Tuesday, September 16, 2008 In early July, the IRS issued final regulations relating to custody rules for dependent children of divorced or separated parents or parents who live apart. These regulations are found in §1.52-4 of the Treasury Regulations. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=9af73362-0ff1-4420-943b-123c6a622e83 Tuesday, July 15, 2008 An inherent conflict of interest exists in ERISA benefits administration where a health plan balances competing interests of deciding which claims are reasonable while at the same time having to pay for those claims. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court analyzed such a situation and provided benefits and insurance professionals with helpful guidance in avoiding the appearance of a conflict of interest. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=a8ceed8f-2b95-481d-9849-331323241af8 Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Finishing what they started five years ago, three federal departments – Labor, Treasury, and Health & Human Services – recently published final regulations on health factor nondiscrimination for group health plans, including wellness programs and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Employers and insurance agents are encouraged to review plans to ensure they contain compliant provisions. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=1bff5775-dd31-419c-abb8-1d48229bc70c Tuesday, January 09, 2007