What is an RMD? A “required minimum distribution” (“RMD”) sounds simple in theory. It means that for all qualified plans and ...

Boutwell Fay LLP is proud to present the June 2019 issue of Benefits News. This month’s edition includes an article on the new CalSavers...

Although COBRA has been in effect since 1985, employers still struggle with compliance, whether with everyday COBRA administration or ...

A multiple employer plan (“MEP”) is a tax qualified retirement plan that is maintained by two or more employers that are not part...

With the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on the verge of determining the constitutionality and continued viability of the...

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) allows plan fiduciaries (including employers, plan officials, and parties in interest) to voluntarily...

The California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Trust Act (“CalSavers”) takes effect on July 1, 2019. Large employers that have at least...

A Roth IRA is a type of Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”) that is subject to the rules that apply to a traditional IRA, except for...

Boutwell Fay LLP is proud to present the May 2019 issue of Benefits News. This edition includes articles on the Determination Letter ...

What is a “Claim for Benefits” Under ERISA? (Retirement Plans¹) ERISA has strict requirements for responding to and processing ...