Comprehensive IRS regulations issued last year update a broad range of issues affecting cafeteria plans, including the medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care assistance programs they support. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory beginning for the 2009 plan year. ALI-ABA has put together an expert panel to address practical tips and best practices under the new rules in order to equip registrants with the information necessary to meet the impending January 1, 2009 deadline.
Prepare for the extensive changes required for cafeteria plans in 2009 and ensure that enrollment meetings and materials are accurate and successful. Get practical tips and best practices from a panel of experienced practitioners during this 60-minute edition of our Regulations Update series. Don't risk enrollment problems or administrative errors under the new rules that are mandatory in 2009!
This audio webcast will address:
Updated documentation required before the 2009 plan year-- don't let your summaries and benefit booklets fall short!
Stricter requirements for substantiation of medical claims and rules for debit card use at grocery and other retailers
Specific nondiscrimination testing requirements--and testing "must" be performed
Latest guidance on flexible spending account and health savings account interaction
New options for post-termination dependent care reimbursement provisions
Clarification of what retroactive elections are possible
Executive life insurance cost calculations--are updates required for any SEC disclosures?
Are you prepared for the changes? Several elections and important decisions will need to be made before enrollment sessions are held - in advance of the actual January 1, 2009 deadline. How will the proposed changes impact your clients? Get practical tips and best practices from a panel of experienced practitioners during this 60 minute edition of our Regulations Update series. Don't risk missing this legal deadline!
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