Preexisting coverage and gaps in coverage under COBRA

Article Abstract:

COBRA regulations regarding preexisting coverage and continuation coverage have caused confusion among employers, employees and the courts. The National Companies case decided that preexisting group health coverage can eliminate COBRA continuation coverage, employees can obtain COBRA continuation coverage if there is a gap between COBRA coverage and preexisting coverage and employers that provide inaccurate information to employees may be liable for damages.

Contracts, Health insurance, Group insurance, Insurance policies

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Impact of new SEC Section 16 rules on defined contribution plans

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The SEC has revised the regulations under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The regulations apply to reporting and profit disgorgement related to securities transactions of 10% owners and some corporate directors and officers. These rules have affected defined contribution plans by making securities transactions subject to short-swing profit recovery. The phase-in period for the new regulations will end on Sep 1, 1992.

Taxation, Investments, Securities, Pension funds, Securities taxes

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Assessing the impact of the Older Workers Act and the ADA

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The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) forbid discriminating against the old and handicapped in the area of employee benefits. The Older Workers Act has employers follow the equal-benefit-or-equal-cost rule. Exceptions to this rule for certain early retirement programs are included. The ADA could affect the health and disability insurance portion of employee benefits.

Discrimination against disabled persons, Handicapped discrimination, Age discrimination

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