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Gaps remain in 401(k) plans’ benefit protections for spouses, says trade group

By Lynn Cavanaugh

The American Academy of Actuaries has developed a range of options that public policymakers, and plan sponsors, should consider to address obstacles that remain for spouses of participants in 401(k) plans, in the event of death or divorce, as well as for domestic partners.

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401(k) savers stayed the course in Q1, despite market volatility: Fidelity

During the first quarter, average account balances were lower, but the average contribution rate to 401(k) plans hit 14.3%, close to Fidelity’s suggested savings rate of 15%.

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June 05, 2025

HR firm Deel alleges Rippling employee posed as customer to steal information

Deel has sought to dismiss Rippling’s initial claims of directing corporate espionage. Its lawsuit alleges that Rippling’s Brett Alexander Johnson posed as a customer for six months to learn details about Deel’s products and business practices.

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June 05, 2025

Industry group urges IRS, Treasury to implement additional SECURE 2.0 guidance for plan sponsors

The ERISA Industry Committee submitted several recommendations regarding matching contributions for student loan payments, catch-up contributions and auto enrollment to be part of the upcoming 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan, in a letter sent to the agencies.

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June 04, 2025

New House bill stops Social Security payments to ‘dead’ recipients

The Valid Benefits Act, which was reintroduced by Representative Greg Steube, would require federal agencies to check every six months to see whether adults ages 105 or older are deceased.

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June 04, 2025

Employer health plans may get a new shield against surprise hospital facility fees

The National Council of Insurance Legislators now has a model law that states can put into play for that.

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June 04, 2025

Senate moves to go paperless, embrace e-delivery of retirement plan disclosures

The Senate has introduced a bill, Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025, which would require the SEC to propose rules allowing for the default electronic delivery of regulatory documents to investors, who can still choose to “opt out.”

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June 04, 2025

Court lets providers sue MultiPlan and health plans over out-of-network 'price fixing'

The providers say MultiPlan broke antitrust laws by using participating plans' reimbursement rate data to help the plans align their rates.

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Gaps remain in 401(k) plans’ benefit protections for spouses, says trade group

Employer group asks IRS to save health plans from surprise medical bills

Illinois could be first state to regulate use of AI systems in mental health care

Recommended Just For You

News Stories

401(k) savers stayed the course in Q1, despite market volatility: Fidelity

HR firm Deel alleges Rippling employee posed as customer to steal information

Industry group urges IRS, Treasury to implement additional SECURE 2.0 guidance for plan sponsors

New House bill stops Social Security payments to ‘dead’ recipients

Employer health plans may get a new shield against surprise hospital facility fees

Senate moves to go paperless, embrace e-delivery of retirement plan disclosures

Court lets providers sue MultiPlan and health plans over out-of-network 'price fixing'