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Investment Review
Manufacturing client with a $30 million dollar Defined Contribution Plan had utilized the service of a bank for approximately ten years. Assets were invested in a mix of bank managed funds and funds offered by various mutual funds. Participants were offered 23 funds with average combined fees (recordkeeping, administrative and investment management) equal to 1.17% of assets or $292,500.Read More
Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes
The The Departments of the Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services have released detailed guidance implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the PPACA regarding internal claims and appeals and external review. Read more
Coverage For Preventive Services
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires that a group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage provide benefits for and prohibit the imposition of cost-sharing requirements on preventive services. Read more
Opinion Survey on Employer's Actions
Cowden Associates, Inc. releases Opinion Survey on Employer's Actions in 2014. Read more
DOL Releases Final Fee Disclosure Regulation
On July 16, 2010, the DOL released an 'interim final regulation' under ERISA Section 408(b)(2) related to the disclosure of fees by service providers. Read more
