Monthly Archives: April 2011

How will the “Cadillac Tax” impact your OPEB plan?

April 26, 2011 – 12:40 pm

 Although the effect of healthcare reform on retiree health plans is difficult to gauge at this point, there are several provisions that could impact the long-term costs   and strategies for employer plans. Let’s start with the so-called “Cadillac Tax” on high-cost insurance plans effective in 2018.  What it is:  A non-deductible 40% excise tax paid by the […]

By Chris Grabrian, ASA, EA, MAAA | Posted in FAS 106, GASB 45, Other post-employment benefits (OPEB), Public plans | Comments (0)

Start Thinking About the Impact of Medicare Reform on OPEB Plans

April 26, 2011 – 7:51 am

Employers who offer retiree health benefits to their employees have something new to think about: How will proposed Medicare reforms impact my plan and its costs? Although changes to the Medicare system are likely a long way off, Medicare reform is a hot topic lately and changes to the program could have a dramatic effect […]

By Mark Schulte | Posted in FAS 106, GASB 45, Other post-employment benefits (OPEB), Public plans | Comments (0)

It’s now or never for ERRP application

April 4, 2011 – 3:49 pm

We all knew this day would come, and now it’s here.  New applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) will be received only until 5 pm on Thursday, May 5th. The last time we blogged about this, the ERRP money was going fast.  Now the urgency is clear. So if you’ve been thinking about […]

By Jim van Iwaarden | Posted in Defined benefit plans, Early Retiree Reimbursement Program (ERRP), FAS 106, GASB 45, Other post-employment benefits (OPEB), Public plans, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)
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