Aon Hewitt Weekly reports on legislative updates affecting the U.S. workforce and workplace.

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Index 2013

Weekly legislative updates affecting the U.S. workforce and workplace.

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 05/13/13

House Passes Working Families Flexibility Act
Health Care Reform: DOL Issues Temporary Guidance on Notice to Employees of Coverage Options Under FLSA and Updated Model Election Notice Under COBRA
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Medical Loss Ratio Computation
DOL Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Pension Benefit Statements
Have You Heard? Employers Must Notify Employees of Exchange Option

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 05/06/13

Agencies Release 15th Set of FAQs on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Shortened Health Insurance Application Forms Released by CMS
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Minimum Value of Eligible Employer-Sponsored Plans and Other Rules Regarding the Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit
IRS Issues 2014 HSA Limits
IRS Issues Third-Quarter Update to 2012-2013 Priority Guidance Plan
IRS Releases Final Regulations Updating Employer Identification Numbers
That’s All Folks?—Agencies Say Some Affordable Care Act Rules Will Be Implemented Without Guidance
Up in Smoke?—IRS Filters Out Most Wellness Programs From Affordability and Minimum Value Tests and Clears the Air on COBRA and Retiree Medical Coverage

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 04/29/13

Agencies Release 14th Set of FAQs on 2014 Summary of Benefits and Coverage
PBGC Updates “Finding a Lost Pension” Publication
IRS Releases Maximum Vehicle Values for 2013 for Use of Vehicle Cents-Per-Mile and Fleet-Average Valuation Rules
FAQs Provide Guidance on 2014 SBCs: You Get What You Get and You Don’t Get Upset

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 04/22/13

HHS Publishes Notice on Termination Dates for Several ERRP Processes
IRS Releases Notice on Anti-Cutback Relief for Certain ESOP Amendments

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 04/15/13

President Releases 2014 Budget Proposal; Includes Retirement and Health Care Reform Provisions
New HHS Regulations Make “SHOP”-ping Easy in 2014

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 04/08/13

White House to Release 2014 Budget Proposal This Week
DOL Releases Health Care Reform Study on Self-Insured Plans
CMS Releases Proposed Regulations on Navigator Standards
IRS Releases Final Report on 401(k) Compliance Check Questionnaire
PBGC Issues Proposed Rule on Reportable Events and Other Notification Requirements

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 04/01/13

President Obama Signs Bill to Continue Government Funding Into Law
IRS Outlines Program for Pre-Approved 403(b) Plans: Opinion and Advisory Letter Procedures
DOL Launches Online Business Center for Employers

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 03/25/13

Congress Approves Bill to Continue Government Funding Through September 30, 2013; President Expected to Sign Into Law
House and Senate Each Pass 2014 Continuing Budget Resolutions
Agencies Release Rules on 90-Day Waiting Period Limitation Under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
PBGC Announces Participant Program Address Changes
Final Rule Limits Out-Of-Pocket Maximums; Addresses Minimum Value and Essential Health Benefits
Agencies Release 12th Set of FAQs on Health Care Reform Transition Rule
HHS Final Rule on Transitional Reinsurance Fee Adds to Employer Costs
Proposed Regulations Implement 90-Day Waiting Period and End HIPAA Creditable Coverage Certificates
USCIS Issues Revised I-9 Form

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 03/18/13

Agencies Issue Technical Release on Extending the Transition Period for the Temporary NAIC-Similar State External Review Process
CCIIO Releases Technical Fact Sheet on Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2014
PBGC Updates e-4010 Instructions

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 03/11/13

House Approves Bill to Continue Government Funding Through September 30, 2013
Agencies Release FAQ on Expatriate Health Plans and Affordable Care Act
Health Benefits Laws Self-Compliance Tools Available From DOL
EBSA Releases Field Assistance Bulletin on New Annual Funding Notice Requirements
IRS Releases Guidance on Transitional Relief for Employers Claiming Work Opportunity Tax Credit
New I-9 Form Released by USCIS
Aon Hewitt Reports: Final HIPAA Regulations (Three Bulletins)

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 03/06/13

"New Rules, New Notices, New Agreements—Final HIPAA/HITECH Act Regulations Require Action by Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans"
"GINA, HIPAA, and Your DNA: A Privacy Love Story"
"What to Expect When You Violate HIPAA’s Privacy Rules"

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 03/04/13

HHS Releases Final Rule on 2014 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
HHS Releases Interim Final Rule Amending 2014 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
HHS Issues Proposed Rule on SHOP Program
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Annual Health Insurance Fee
OPM Issues Final Rule on Multi-State Plan Program
EBSA Issues Target Date Fund Tips for ERISA Plan Fiduciaries
PBGC Posts Pension Insurance Data Tables, Plans More Frequent Updates
IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program
IRS Publishes 2013 Vehicle Depreciation Dollar Limits
OFCCP Rescinds Enforcement Guidance on Pay Discrimination, Allows for Expanded Investigation; Also Provides New Guidance for Employers
Department of Labor Issues FMLA Regulations on Family Military Leaves, Airline Flight Crews, and Other Topics

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 02/26/13

Department of Labor Issues FMLA Regulations on Family Military Leaves, Airline Flight Crews, and Other Topics

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 02/25/13

HHS Releases Final Rule on EHBs, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation; Publishes Report on EHB Provisions and Mental Health Benefits
HHS Issues FAQ on State Evaluation of Plan Management Activities for Exchanges
HHS Issues Final Rule on Health Insurance Market Rules and Rate Review; DOL Issues Interim Final Rule on Affordable Care Act Retaliation Complaints
Agencies Release 12th Set of FAQs on Affordable Care Act; Includes Limitations on Cost-Sharing and Coverage of Preventive Services
IRS Posts 403(b) Plan Fix-It Guide
DOL Revises Model FMLA Forms and Notice Poster

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 02/18/13

President Obama Delivers 2013 State of the Union Address
CMS Releases Proposed Rule on Medical Loss Ratio Requirements for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs; Publishes 2014 Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter
IRS Issues Guidance on MAP-21 25-Year Average Segment Rates
Obama Administration Modifies Rules on Religious Organizations and Coverage of Contraceptives
How “Minimum” Is Your Health Insurance Coverage? IRS Proposes Regulations on Offering and Maintaining Minimum Essential Coverage Starting in 2014

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 02/15/13

Obama Administration Modifies Rules on Religious Organizations and Coverage of Contraceptives
How “Minimum” Is Your Health Insurance Coverage? IRS Proposes Regulations on Offering and Maintaining Minimum Essential Coverage Starting in 2014

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 02/11/13

President Signs No Budget, No Pay Act Into Law
President Obama to Give State of the Union Address
IRS Releases Tables of Covered Compensation for 2013 Plan Year
DOL Issues Final FMLA Regulations on Military Leaves, Airline Flight Crews, and Other Topics
DOL Releases 2012 FMLA Survey Results
IRS Updates 2012-2013 Priority Guidance Plan
IRS Publishes 2013 Employer’s Tax Guide Series
New DOL Guidance on FMLA Leave to Care for Adult Children

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 02/04/13

Senate Passes Bill Extending Debt Ceiling; President Expected to Sign
Agencies Release Regulations on Coverage of Certain Preventive Services; Includes No Cost-Sharing Contraception Coverage Proposal
HHS Releases Proposed Regulations on Exchange (Marketplace) Functions, Eligibility Exemptions, and Minimum Essential Coverage Provisions
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Shared Responsibility Payment for Not Maintaining Minimum Essential Coverage
IRS Issues Final Regulations on Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit
PBGC Issues Interim Guidance on Reportable Events, Funding-Related Determinations, Missed Quarterly Contributions, and Guidance for Plan Years After 2012
Medicare Part D Disclosure Reminder and a Tip for EGWPs
Now Available: Compliance Calendar - Significant Compensation and Benefit Due Dates for 2013
Now Available: 2013 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook and 2012 Year in Review

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 01/31/13

Now Available: Compliance Calendar - Significant Compensation and Benefit Due Dates for 2013

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 01/29/13

Now Available: 2013 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook and 2012 Year in Review

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 01/28/13

House Passes Bill Extending Debt Ceiling
Affordable Care Act FAQs Offer Employers the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on Notices, EGWPs, Fixed Indemnity, and HRAs
CCIIO Provides Listing of States Enrolled in Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
IRS Releases Revised Forms 8950, 8951; Other Related Documents for Voluntary Correction Program Now Available Online
DOL Updates Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations Addressing Designation of Payor as Agent to Perform Acts Required of an Employer
DOL Requests Comments on Retirement Benefit Statement Survey

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 01/21/13

HHS Releases Final HIPAA Rule
HHS Updates Health Care Reform Website and Awards Additional Establishment Grants; “Exchanges” Now Referred to as “Health Insurance Marketplace”
IRS Issues Guidance Clarifying Application of 2012 Retroactive Increase in Excludable Transit Benefits
DOL Publishes Administrator’s Interpretation of Caring for Adult Child Under FMLA
Recent Aon Hewitt Publications
- 2013 Limits for Benefit Plans
- Aon Hewitt Reports: IRS Updates Guidance on the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS)

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 01/17/13

Aon Hewitt Reports: IRS Updates Guidance on the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS)

Aon Hewitt Washington Report Special Edition - 01/16/13

2013 Limits for Benefit Plans

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 01/14/13

HHS Releases Proposed Rule on Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Exchanges, Eligibility Notices, Appeals, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs
Aon Hewitt Reports: IRS Proposes Rules on Employer Shared Responsibility Payment
IRS Releases 2013 Inflation Adjustments; Includes Tax Tables and Other Provisions Specified in American Taxpayer Relief Act
DOL Requests Comments on Proposed Worker Classification Survey

Aon Hewitt Washington Report - 01/07/13

President Signs American Taxpayer Relief Act Into Law; Includes Employer-Provided Fringe Benefits, "Doc Fix," and Roth Provision
IRS Issues Updated 2013 Withholding Tables in Response to American Taxpayer Relief Act
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Shared Responsibility Provisions of Affordable Care Act
IRS Updates Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System
HHS Announces Conditional Approval for Additional State Exchanges; Issues State Partnership Exchange Guidance
PBGC Posts 2013 Premium Payment Instructions; Electronic Submittals Available
Agencies Release Semiannual Regulatory Agendas, Regulatory Plans
EEOC Approves Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013–2016

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