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These legal pros, who represent clients in the employee benefits field, sent a letter to Congress, in the aftermath of the just-passed tax bill which included little for the retirement sector, to increase retirement "plan formation, plan participation, and retirement savings.”
After a year-long legislation effort to strengthen retirement benefits for independent workers, Senator Bill Cassidy has unveiled the Independent Retirement Fairness Act this week.
The SPARK Institute submitted several recommendations regarding Saver’s Match and proper use of forfeited plan funds to be part of the upcoming 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan, in a letter sent to the Treasury and the IRS.
Daniel Aronowitz said his top priorities as head of EBSA would also include dealing with mental health parity, health care costs and pharmacy benefit managers.
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.
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.