Kenneth F. Ginder,
Partner

Section 110 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) permits employers maintaining a 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457(b), or SIMPLE IRA plan to make matching contributions based on qualified student loan payments (“QSLPs&rdquo...

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A Brief Guide to Qualified Disclaimers for Retirement Plan Administrators

A “qualified disclaimer” is a tax-effective way to refuse a transfer of property that would otherwise occur on someone’s death. From time to time, retirement plan administrators may be contacted by a beneficiary who...

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Prepare for Cooler Weather, Annual Enrollment, and 2025

Summer is ending and fall is rapidly approaching. For employee benefit professionals with calendar-year health and welfare benefit plans that means preparing for annual enrollment and year-end compliance requirements. This post provides a high-level...

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87 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2025, Including 12 Named Lawyers of the Year

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A Primer on COBRA Continuation Coverage for Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

It is a common practice for employers to offer employees a health care flexible spending account (“Health FSA”) option under a cafeteria plan. However, employers (and their COBRA administrators) may not be aware that...

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30 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2024 Chambers & Partners Guide

Verrill has been rated as a Leading Firm in a total of 12 categories and subcategories as evaluated by London-based Chambers & Partners, one of the world's most respected legal research and publishing firms...

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Student Loans and Code Section 127 Educational Assistance Programs: A Reminder from the IRS, FAQs, and a Sample Plan Document

On August 28, the IRS issued IR-2024-227 , reminding employers of the following key aspects of educational assistance programs under Internal Revenue Code Section 127: They can be used to help reimburse the costs...

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IRS Provides Helpful Answers Regarding Long-Term Part-Time Employees in 403(b) Plans

In November 2023, the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing the SECURE 2.0 long-term part-time (LTPT) employee eligibility requirements applicable to 401(k) plans knowing that further guidance would be needed to explain how those requirements...

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Proposed Rules for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Provide Some Helpful Information for Employers

Maine’s comprehensive paid family and medical leave (PFML) law, enacted in October 2023, establishes a state benefits program funded by employer and employee contributions (the “Program”). The PFML law provides for implementation of the...

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HHS Issues Model Attestation Required by Final HIPAA Regulations Supporting Reproductive Health Care Privacy

On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published Final Regulations under HIPAA’s Privacy Rule introducing greater protections for information related to reproductive...

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Firm Highlights

IRS Issues Guidance Addressing Matching Contributions on Student Loan Payments

A Brief Guide to Qualified Disclaimers for Retirement Plan Administrators

Prepare for Cooler Weather, Annual Enrollment, and 2025

87 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2025, Including 12 Named Lawyers of the Year

A Primer on COBRA Continuation Coverage for Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

30 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2024 Chambers & Partners Guide

Student Loans and Code Section 127 Educational Assistance Programs: A Reminder from the IRS, FAQs, and a Sample Plan Document

IRS Provides Helpful Answers Regarding Long-Term Part-Time Employees in 403(b) Plans

Proposed Rules for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Provide Some Helpful Information for Employers

HHS Issues Model Attestation Required by Final HIPAA Regulations Supporting Reproductive Health Care Privacy

Kenneth F. Ginder,
Partner