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"Earned Income: Computing Compensation for the Self-Employed" Web Seminar - NEW DATE!
Nationwide on January 31, 2012 presented by SunGard Relius

2012 First Quarter Update
Nationwide on February 14, 2012 presented by McKay Hochman Co., Inc.

2012 First Quarter Update
Nationwide on February 15, 2012 presented by McKay Hochman Co., Inc.

HHS Final Rule: Payments to Sponsors of Retiree Prescription Drug Plans (PDF)
"This final rule implements and finalizes provisions regarding the reporting of gross covered retiree plan-related prescription drug costs (gross retiree costs) and retained rebates by Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) sponsors; and the scope of our waiver authority under the Social Security Act . . . . These regulations are effective on March 12, 2012." (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)

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IRS Amends and Supplements 'Interim' Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of Cost of Health Coverage
"As with Notice 2011-28, the new guidance and 'transition relief' apply with respect to 2012 Forms W-2, which generally must be furnished to employees in January 2013. Future guidance may limit the availability of some or all of the relief, but on a prospective basis only (applying no earlier than January 1 of the year that begins at least 6 months after the guidance is issued, and in no event applying to 2012 Forms W-2)." (Miller & Chevalier Chartered)

IRS Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting of Health Care Coverage (PDF)
"As a follow-up to interim guidance issued last year, the IRS provided additional clarifications to assist employers in complying with the W-2 reporting requirements. This new guidance applies to W-2 reporting for 2012." (Buck Consultants, LLC)

20% of Health Care Dollars Spent on 1% of Population
"[M]ore than $1 in every $5 healthcare dollars went to treat one out of every 100 people. The annual mean expenditure was $90,061 for those in that 1%." (HealthLeaders Media)

5% of Patients Account for Half of Health Care Spending
"Just 1% of Americans accounted for 22% of health care costs in 2009, according to a federal report released Wednesday. That's about $90,000 per person, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.' (USA TODAY)

Self-Funding and Alternative Models for Health Benefit Financing   [Advert.]

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Democrats Urge High Court to Uphold State Workers' Right to Sue over Medical Leave
"The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case brought by a former Maryland state court worker who said he was fired in 2007 after taking 10 days off to treat hypertension and diabetes. The law requires certain employers to allow workers to take up to 12 unpaid weeks off per year to deal for qualified medical and family issues." (Capitol Hill Publishing Corp.)

Patient Groups Seek Delay on 'Essential Benefit' Rules
"A group of 75 patient organizations asked the Health and Human Services Department to allow more time for public comment on its proposal for defining 'essential health benefits.' The healthcare law directs HHS to define a package of essential benefits that all insurance plans will have to cover beginning in 2014." (Capitol Hill Publishing Corp.)

Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements: Assets, Account Balances, and Rollovers, 2006–2011 (PDF)
"Account-based health plans continued to grow in 2011, increasing to $12.4 bil.lion in assets among 8.4 mil.lion accounts . . . ." (Employee Benefit Research Institute)

Agents' Perspective: Large Employer Plan Coverage (PDF)
"The survey of more than 1,100 NAHU members who specialize in providing health insurance coverage to employers of all sizes shows employees already receive comprehensive health insurance coverage." (National Association of Health Underwriters)

Agents' Perspective: Small Employer Plan Coverage (PDF)
"According to the survey, people with employer-sponsored health plans already receive emergency care and hospital care under every health care plan. Follow-up care such as in-patient rehab, nursing facilities and hospice care are also covered by 97, 93 and 90 percent of small-group plans respectively." (National Association of Health Underwriters)

Nearly 500 State Lawmakers to Press Supreme Court to Uphold Health Care Mandate
"The state lawmakers say requiring almost all Americans to buy insurance falls well within Congress's power under the Constitution's Commerce Clause. Echoing the Justice Department's arguments in support of the mandate, the state legislators said the Constitution gives Congress broad authority to regulate interstate commerce." (Capitol Hill Publishing Corp.)

Companies Weigh Value, Costs of Helping Employees Get Healthier
"Local experts say the common denominator concerning a commitment to wellness programs is leadership — whether those in charge realize on a personal level how better fitness can improve not only health, but morale, productivity and the bottom line, namely reducing absenteeism rates and health care costs." (Evening Post Publishing Co.)

The Fate of Health Care Reform: What to Expect in 2012
"Although major components of the law do not go into effect until 2014, the fate of the ACA depends on the outcome of four key events in 2012." (The New England Journal of Medicine)

Multi-Generational Views on Family Financial Obligations: Survey of Baby Boomers and Members of Generations X and Y (PDF)
"[T]his research suggests that Americans' desire to give is strong, but not limitless, and the money provided as a gift or for help with specific financial issues, or any other type of non-financial assistance, tends to be seen as a reflection of caring and love between family members, rather than as a familial mandate or unspoken contract." (Metropolitan Life Insurance Company)

Council Commends CFTC’s Revision of Business Conduct Standards
(American Benefits Council)

Charles Schwab Launches Unique 401(k) Plan Solution Designed To Address Barriers To Retirement Saving And Investing
(Charles Schwab Corporation)

Hospital Executives Facing Big Challenges from Health Care Reform, Towers Watson Survey Finds
(Towers Watson)

Digital Insurance Acquires Strategic Employee Benefits Services of Virginia
(Digital Insurance)

ING Launches New Retirement Income Program to Address Important Needs of 401(k) Investors
(ING Retirement)

Shaw & Company Introduces Daily Account Updates For Cash Balance Pension Plans
(Shaw & Company)

Raymond James Buys Morgan Keegan
(Regions Financial Corporation)