by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare
VIDEO In September 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Services and the Treasury issued the highly anticipated final rule under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (“MHPAEA”). In an effort to increase oversight and...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
VIDEO In 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) took significant regulatory actions to enhance cybersecurity for employee benefit plans. This video highlights the key developments. Potential for Enforcement ActionWhile not explicitly stated, the...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
VIDEO In today’s interconnected technology environment, monitoring the capabilities of critical services provided by third parties and their subcontractors is crucial for employee benefit plan managers and plan committees. A robust Third-Party Risk Management (“TPRM”)...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
VIDEO In an era where employee benefits play a crucial role in organizational success, annual assessments are not just a best practice—they are a strategic necessity. The Assessment Framework Annual assessments for employee benefit plans are comprehensive evaluations...
by Roland|Criss | May 9, 2024 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
Article Investment decision-making, particularly in the context of retirement and pension plans, is a complex and challenging process that requires careful consideration of various factors. The Employment Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) imposes...
by Roland|Criss | Mar 20, 2024 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
Article Employee benefit plans like retirement, pension, and health and welfare (collectively “EBPs”) are crucial in attracting and retaining top talent in organizations. They also pose significant legal and financial risks to the employers who sponsor...