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The Pension Coalition Fights to Stop PBGC Premium Increases
Today a letter with signatures from more than 100 companies, including members of the Pension Coalition, was sent to Congress, expressing outrage and concern over recent increases to PBGC premiums
New Lump Sum Payments Rules Effective Immediately
The ERISA Industry Committee submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service asking for clarification on the elimination of lump sum windows in pension plans for individuals currently receiving lifetime income payments
ERIC Looks Forward to Working with Chairman Brady
The ERISA Industry Committee welcomes the opportunity to work with Chairman Brady
The ERISA Industry Committee Outraged Over PBGC Premium Increases
The ERISA Industry Committee is outraged at the Congressional proposal to increase the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s premiums for single-employer pension plans
Longevity in Defined Contribution Plans
The ERISA Industry Committee on Thomas Reeder’s Confirmation
ERIC looks forward to working with Mr. Reeder, who is highly respected by the plan sponsor community
Overpayments Out of Retirement Plans
ERIC Makes Recommendations on the IRS Determination Letter Program
ERIC submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service on its proposal to eliminate its determination letter program for individually designed plans. The program affirms that an individually designed retirement plan and any changes made to it are qualified for tax purposes
ERIC Jointly Files an Amicus Brief on Embarq Corporation v. William Douglas Fulghum
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) jointly filed an amicus brief on the Embarq Corporation v. William Douglas Fulghum case with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Benefits Council