| Lawmakers Lean Toward Another Extension of COBRA Subsidy Experts say employers should brace for another extension of the federal subsidy of COBRA health insurance premiums for involuntarily terminated employees, with the president and top Senate Democrats adding their support. Date posted: 2/8/10 Source: Business Insurance 2/8/10 |
| Government Posts Detailed Rules on Mental Health Parity Detailed guidance for determining parity between mental health benefits and health care benefits -- in particular for financial requirements and treatment limitations -- is included in interim final rules that implement the Mental Health Parity Act. Date posted: 2/8/10 Source: CCH News Library 2/8/10 |
| President Vows to Press Ahead with Health Care Reform President Barack Obama last week sought to assure despondent Democrats he would not abandon his commitment to overhauling health care and would work to counter GOP challenges to their congressional dominance. Date posted: 2/8/10 Source: Associated Press [via AHIP HI-WIRE] 2/8/10 |
| Attorney: Economic Troubles Don't Negate Need to Follow ERISA Business owners and leaders who are facing financial challenges should consider a mounting series of recent court orders and federal prosecutions as strong reminders of the personal risk they may face for mismanaging employee benefit programs governed by ERISA. Date posted: 2/8/10 Source: Tomko Tarski LLP [via Employee Benefit News and BenefitsLink] 2/8/10 |
| Study: Defined Benefit Plans Outpace Defined Contribution Plans Defined benefit plans fared slightly better than defined contribution plans as the economy began its decline two years ago, according to new research. Date posted: 2/8/10 Source: Employee Benefit News 2/8/10 |
