"What plan sponsors should do immediately: Develop a policy regarding employee benefits issues for same-gender spouses in states that do not recognize same-gender marriages.... Large organizations with operations in multiple states should reflect state-specific requirements ... and conduct information sessions for personnel responsible for benefits administration.... Contact vendors to ensure awareness and compliance (actuary, rollover vendor, qualified domestic relations order administrator, for example).... Communicate the law to employees and remind them of the importance of up-to-date beneficiary designations."  MORE >>