The act would streamline the complicated 402(f) notice, which requests a distribution from a 401(k) plan.

The superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance has issued a bulletin telling health plans that a plan must open up its provider network gates when any care provider wants to refer an enrollee to an in-network specialist or other in-network care provider.

The ERISA Litigation Reform Act would ensure that retirement plan fiduciaries, employers, and participants operate under a more predictable, fair, and efficient legal framework than they do now, according to Rep. Randy Fine’s office.

The initial reduction in force happened during the second week of the shutdown as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the government workforce.