Low interest rates have negatively affected plans by increasing required pension contributions, PBGC variable rate premiums, and financial obligations. However, plan sponsors can benefit from these low interest rates by borrowing money to fund pension obligations which could also reduce risk within…Continued
Employers are required to report the amount of qualified sick and family leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on Form W-2, according to guidance from the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department. The guidance was provided in Notice 2020-54, issued by t…Continued
The Evolution of Telemedicine & Mental HealthProfessionals in law, health care, and even venture capital are beginning to see the dramatic effect of telehealth - virtual health care delivered through audio, visual, or remote channels - on patient health outcomes. As the effects of the COVID-19 …Continued
On July 23, 2020, Mike Beczkowski, Senior Consultant with Bolton Investment, introduced Heidi LeMieur from The Retirement Learning Center who presented the following topic:On Beyond Fiduciary: Effective Plan GovernanceUnderstand the importance of a plan governance processIdentify and address actual…Continued
Bolton's employee benefit experts, Tom Vicente, FSA, EA, FCA, MAAA, Alton Fryer, AIF, and Geoff Adams discuss the immediate impact of COVID-19 and provide guidance on how to effectively respond.This webinar is the first in a three part series aimed at helping your organization navigate the sho…Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the health care delivery system. Employers face increased financial pressure and are challenged to formulate viable return to work strategies, while making changes to benefit programs that support risk mitigation initiatives, control costs, and deliver better hea…Continued
