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New Department of Labor Regulation Expands Access to Employee Benefits

The rule, overseen by the DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration, modifies the definition of “employer” under ERISA regarding entities that could sponsor group health and benefit coverage.

12 minute read December 01, 2018 at 12:07 AM
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Lawrence L. Bell
New Department of Labor Regulation Expands Access to Employee Benefits

Employer Associations, TPAs, Professional Employee Organizations (PEOs) and Multi-Employer Plans (MEPs) now have a compass to provide qualified benefits based on a series of Department of Labor Regulations 83 FR 28912 (6-21-18), RIN 1210-AB88, Executive Order Aug. 31,2018, IRS proposed regulations and Advisory Opinions.

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