The DOL's E-Delivery Rule allows retirement plan administrators to satisfy their information disclosure requirements under ERISA by distributing documents to employees electronically under a “notice-and-access” method.
The IRS rules outline two methods for providing electronic notices: (1) affirmative consent, and (2) “effective ability to access.” This second rule requires (a) the electronic medium must be a medium that the recipient has effective ability to access, and (b) at the time the notice is provided, the recipient is ...
The effective date for the final rule was July 1, 2024, but certain sections were not set to apply until January 1, 2025: Beginning July 1, 2024, the final rule called for an increase in the threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees to $43,888 per year.
The IRS rules outline two methods for providing electronic notices: (1) affirmative consent, and (2) “effective ability to access.” This second rule requires (a) the electronic medium must be a medium that the recipient has effective ability to access, and (b) at the time the notice is provided, the recipient is ...
A consent to receive plan disclosures electronically must explain what documents will be distributed electronically, that the consent can be withdrawn at any time, the procedures for withdrawing consent, the right to request paper copies of the document (and any applicable fees), and what software may be required to ...
A Delivery Rule is a set of conditions run on the messages in a mailbox. When a message meets all conditions in a Delivery Rule, the system runs the command specified in the Delivery Rule.
Reporting and Disclosure Requirements: Service providers must disclose compensation or other information related to their service arrangements upon the request of the responsible plan fiduciary or plan administrator, reasonably in advance of the date upon which such person states that they must comply with ERISA's ...
Before you communicate electronically, the SEC expects you to obtain a client's consent to electronic delivery. There are two ways to meet this requirement: getting proof of access or obtaining a client's prior informed consent.
A blackout notice should contain information on the expected beginning and end date of the blackout. The notice should also provide the reason for the blackout and what rights will be restricted as a result. The notice must specify a plan contact for answering any questions about the blackout period.