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ERISA

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In addition to a variety of other benefits, one of the most valuable benefits employers voluntarily provide to employees includes pension and health plans.

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law which was enacted to protect pension and health plan participants and their beneficiaries.

HitesmanLaw works extensively with ERISA issues surrounding employee benefit plans created and maintained by private sector employers.

We understand the various amendments to ERISA which have expanded the protections available to group health benefit plan participants and beneficiaries. Two important amendments that impact employers and employees are the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Our attorneys regularly counsel clients regarding the ERISA requirements for group health plans, including:

  • ERISA compliance including Form 5500 preparation
  • Special requirements for group health plans
  • Other federal laws impacting benefit plans
  • Legislative analysis
  • Fringe benefits subject to ERISA
  • Plans exempt from ERISA
  • Plan design
  • Amending and terminating benefit plans
  • Mergers and acquisitions for health plans
  • Insured and self-funded arrangements
  • ERISA’s trust and exclusive benefit requirements
  • ERISA bonding requirement
  • Multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs)
  • Reporting and disclosure requirements
  • Fiduciary duties under ERISA
  • Self-audits for ERISA welfare plans
  • Claims procedures
  • DOL audits and investigations under ERISA

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  • ERISA
  • Form 5500 Preparation
  • HIPAA
  • Health Plans
  • COBRA
  • Cafeteria Plans
  • Fringe Benefits
  • HRAs
  • VEBAs
  • Benefit Compliance Assessment

HitesmanLaw attorneys write articles and provide seminars regarding compliance under ERISA

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About HitesmanLaw

As a leader in employee benefits law, Darcy Hitesman founded HitesmanLaw in order to help public and private employers, insurers and third-party administrators nationwide stay informed and minimize the risk of non-compliance issues.

HitesmanLaw provides a wealth of legal experience to their clients in the areas of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Health Care Reform, welfare plans, cafeteria plans, HRAs, and VEBAs.

Client Alerts

  • EBIA Webinar 05/04/2022: Cafeteria Plan Election Changes: Who, What, Why, and When?
  • Attention! Great opportunity to brush up on cafeteria plan rules
  • EBIA Webinar 03/10/2022 – Learning the Ropes: An Introduction to Cafeteria Plan Design and Administration
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