Watch out! There are new rules regarding excepted benefits

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Abstract: Companies that offer dental, vision, long-term care or employee assistance plans need to pay attention to new regulations jointly issued by the IRS, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services. The new rules should make these plans more attractive to both employers and employees. The regs address limited excepted benefits, which are separate from employers’ group health plans. This article explains the significance.