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New and Noteworthy

Notice to Employees of Coverage Options
- Technical Release 2013-02 - Guidance on the notice to employees of coverage options under FLSA §18B and updated model election notice under COBRA
- Model Notice for employers who offer a health plan to some or all employees
- Model Notice for employers who do not offer a health plan
- COBRA Model Election Notice | Redline Version (to show May 2013 changes)
Lifetime Income Illustration
MEWA/Form M-1 Filing System
Affordable Care Act Implementation FAQs Part XV
Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Affordable Care Act Implementation FAQs Part XIV
- Template (authorized for second year of applicability) | MS Word Format
- Sample Completed SBC (authorized for second year of applicability) | MS Word Format
Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limitation and Technical Amendments to Certain Health Coverage Requirements Under the Affordable Care Act – Proposed Rule
Retirement Plan Fee Disclosures:
- Understanding Your Retirement Plan Fees
- Maximize Your Retirement Savings – Tips on Using the Fee and Investment Information From Your Retirement Plan
Definition of the Term "Fiduciary" Proposed Rule – Public Comments

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Webcasts and Webcast Archives

Participant Assistance Workshops and Webcasts

Start Early to Take Charge of Your Financial Future – Webcast Archive
La Ley del Cuidado de Salud de Bajo Precio: medidas de protección nuevas e importantes para usted y su familia – Archivo
The Affordable Care Act: Important New Protections for You and Your Family – Webcast Archive
Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning - A Focus on Women & Retirement – Webcast Archive
Retirement Savings: Saving More for Tomorrow by Paying Less in 401(k) Fees Today – Webcast Archive

Compliance Assistance Seminars, Workshops and Webcasts

EBSA sponsors compliance assistance seminars, workshops and webcasts on health benefit plan laws including the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA; fiduciary responsibilities related to retirement plans, and the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) among other issues. Check the links below for events in your area and subscribe to this web page for notice as additional events are scheduled.

Health Benefits Laws Compliance (HBEC) – Burlington VT
Getting It Right - Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities – Louisville KY | Overland Park KS
Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program and Abandoned Plan Workshop – Fort Wright KY (Cincinnati)
Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program Workshops – San Jose CA | Sacramento CA | New York NY
Helping Small Business Owners with New Retirement Plan Fee Disclosures – Webcast Archive
Helping Small Business Owners Save for Retirement – Webcast Archive
Mental Health Parity Compliance Assistance – Webcast Archive
Apprenticeship Plans and Fiduciary Responsibilities – Webcast Archive