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Health Care Reform Update (PDF) – Subtitles in this article are: Implementation of Health Care Reform Law, Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives, and Other Legislative Initiatives. (ML Strategies, LLC via Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.)

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[Guidance Overview]
HHS's Medical Loss Ratio and Rate Increase Review Regulations (PDF) – "While the insurer rate regulation will not impact large employer health plans, the medical loss ratio requirements could result in sponsors of some large insured plans receiving rebates from insurance carriers." (Buck Consultants)

[Guidance Overview]
Married G.ay Couples Can Sue for California State Benefit Rights – "One member of each couple works for the [state], and the couples are fighting for the equal right to buy long-term care insurance from the state's pension system." (PLANSPONSOR.COM)

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Struggling with Intermittent FMLA Leave – "Here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with intermittent leave requests and to help limit abuse of this type of leave . . . ." (Vedder Price P.C.)

Healthcare Reform: Strategic Considerations for 2011 – "Of the many complicated reforms in [PPACA], four in particular present near-term strategic issues. Two of them require immediate attention in 2011: Meeting the new medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements; Changes in premium rate regulation[.] Two others do not come into full effect until 2014, but insurers need to be planning for them now: Guaranteed issue and related rating limitations; State health insurance exchanges[.]" (Milliman, Inc.)

More Companies Offering Exercise Programs to Encourage Sharper, Happier Employees – "'There is no doubt in my mind that if you are physically active, your brain is sharper and you are a better problem-solver. Exercise and fitness help us maintain our edge.'" (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

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New Tax Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plans – "Failure to file the appropriate forms with the IRS may result in . . . penalties . . . . In addition, a failure to distribute information statements to employees may give rise to an additional penalty of $50 per statement (maximum of $100,000 per year)." (K&L Gates LLP)

SEC Prepares to Finalize Say on Pay Rules Next Week – "The say on pay requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act took effect January 21, 2011, but the SEC will not approve final rules implementing those requirements nor the golden parachute vote requirements until January 25 at its next open meeting." (HR Policy Association)

New Editions of NCEO Books on Equity Compensation – The NCEO has just released new editions of Accounting for Equity Compensation, Advanced Topics in Equity Compensation Accounting, Beyond Stock Options, Selected Issues in Equity Compensation, and The Stock Options Book. (National Center for Employee Ownership)

US Labor Department Sues Janesville, Wis.-Based Premier Vending Inc. And President To Recover More Than $26,000 In Employee 401(k) Contributions U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)

Nearly Half of Americans Believe Their Savings Are Insufficient Bankrate, Inc.

RPAG Appoints New SVP of Client Service Retirement Plan Advisory Group

ING Reaches Over One Million 403(b) Retirement Investors with Planwithease.com® ING Retirement Services

McGraw Wentworth Launches Survey to Benchmark Benefits Trends and Impact of Health Care Reform in SE Michigan McGraw Wentworth

Section 409A Handbook BNA Books

Employee Benefits Law, Second Edition, 2010 Cumulative Supplement BNA Books

ERISA Class Exemptions, Third Edition, 2010 Cumulative Supplement BNA Books

ERISA Litigation, Third Edition, 2010 Cumulative Supplement BNA Books

CBGH Releases Report on Consumer Ratings of Colorado Health Plans Colorado Business Group on Health

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2nd Annual HCC Best Practices for Proactive Medical Management
in Florida on April 11, 2011 Opal Events

2nd Annual Medical Management in Medicare Advantage: Payer/Provider Collaborative Care Summit
in California on August 25, 2011 Opal Events

ICD-10 Transition Guide & HCC Best Practices
in Puerto Rico on April 4, 2011 Opal Events

Legal Update on Fiduciary Responsibility in Employee Benefit Plans Webinar
Nationwide on February 10, 2011 FutureOffice Network

Medicare Advantage Compliance Symposium
in Virginia on July 11, 2011 Opal Events

Work/Life Balance
in Georgia on February 17, 2011 WEB (Worldwide Employee Benefit Network) Atlanta Chapter