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Our expertise includes keeping ahead of government requirements and ever-changing regulations so that companies remain in compliance. To stay current, Altus Benefit Administrators uses both an in-house legal counsel and a partnership with a Washington-based firm experienced in Department of Labor affairs.

FSAs

• Dependent Care Advisory, 2007 Newsletter
• Debit Card Advisory, 2007 Newsletter
  
• FSA Advisory, Summer 2006 Newsletter
  
• IRS Guidance on Debit Card Use, July 2006
  
• IRS “Tie-breaking” Rule Notice 2006-86
  
• Dependent Care Expenses, IRS Publication 503

Transportation

• Commuter Benefits, IRS Tax Code Section 132(f)
  
• Transportation Revenue Procedure 2006-53

COBRA

• COBRA Continuation Coverage, June 2004
  
• COBRA Final Notice Rules, May 2004

HRAs

• Medical and Dental Expenses, IRS Publication 502
  
• Revenue Ruling 2006-36, HRA Payments

Miscellaneous

• HIPAA Title II Admin. Simplificatin Enforcement, Feb. 2006
  
• HIPAA Title I Portability Regulations, December 2004
  
• IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2007

Related Links

For your convenience, we’ve posted links to a couple of websites that you might find valuable.
Please note: Altus Benefit Administrators does not guarantee the information provided by these websites.

Federal Agencies:
U.S. Department of Labor
Internal Revenue Service

Resource Links:
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (1985) – DOL FAQ
Federal Registry
Federal Registry online via GPO Access
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

Please note: The information above is provided on an informational basis only and is not intended as legal advice. For administrative and legal issues, please consult with your company’s legal representative.