Year 2007

Date	Topics Covered In Each Issue
December	Some Progress on Health Care Compromise Bill SF Health Care Mandate Found in Violation of Federal Law Court Reduces COBRA Award for Fired Worker Congress Approves Extension of MHPA Senate and House Pass Extension for SCHIP No ERISA Breach for Honest Mistake Don't Cut Worker's Comp Due to Age, Says Court CBA Does Not Promise Free Retiree Coverage, Rules Court*
November	Schwarzenegger, Dems Stall on Health Care Compromise Bill Circuit Court Says No Conviction Necessary for Felony Exclusion IRS Releases Mileage Amounts for 2008 Deadline for Electronic 5500 Filing Pushed Back to 2009 Congress Passes Protection against Sexual Orientation Discrimination New Form for Employers to Confirm Work Authorization
October	Missouri Mandates Section 125 Plans Acting Crazy Counts As FMLA Notice, 7th Circuit Court Rules District Court Judge Weights in on a Spouse Cobra Notification
September	Garner Consulting Announces Its New Location! 7th Circuit Says FMLA Doesn't Dictate Wage for W.C. Light Duty CA's FEHA Puts Burden of Proof on Employee to Show Qualification Mental Health Parity Passes Senate 3rd US Circuit Court Toughens Benefit Review Standards Schwarzenegger Promises Health Care Veto
August	IRS Releases New Regulations on Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
July	District Court Orders Benefit Payments For Non-Union Workers Fiduciary Breach Claim Struck Down In COLI Case Plan Administrator Not Arbitrary In Stomach Reduction Denial Yet Another Court Weighs In On Drunkenness And Accidents Tax Incentives For Employer Sponsored Wellness Proposed Senators Propose Paid FMLA Bill Would Make Domestic Partner Coverage Tax-Free
June	Garner Consulting Celebrates 20th Anniversary Appelate Court Overturns Ban On EEOC Regs On Retiree Health Parity IRS Floats New Rules For Bigger HSA Employer Contributions US Circuit Court Of Appeals Overturns Fine For Not Providing Plan Docs Texas Legislators Proclaim Independence From GASB Requirements Vermont Adds Worker's Comp Protection For Firefighters With Cancer 5500 Filing Relief For Those Affected By Kansas Tornadoes
May	Medicare Forecast Still Looking Dismal IRS Releases New HSA Contribution Limits And Deductible Requirements Maryland Attorney General Gives Up On Fair Share Act No Premium Recovery In Case Of Paperwork Foul-up, Court Rules ERISA Mum On Eligibility Contract Between HMO And Employer
April	Both Washington State Legislative Houses Pass Healthcare Bills Maine Governor Announces Plans For Universal Coverage Proposed Tax Break For Domestic Partner Coverage Americans Still Worry About Health Information Privacy Workers Are Happy With Employer-Sponsored Health Care Congress Weighs In On Insuring Motorcycle Riders Florida Lawmaker Pushes Rich Retirement For Mental Health Workers
March	FSA And HRA Rollovers To Health Savings Accounts Allowed In Some Cases Surprise! Health Coverage Requires Contributions To the Plan Court Rules SPD Is Plan Document, If That's All There Is HSA Enrollments Highest With Large Employers Jury Finds Discrimination In “Comfort Animal” Case Health Care Costs Among Greatest Concerns
February	President Proposes Tax Changes Affecting Health Insurance CMS Issues HIPAA Security Guidance For Remote Use And Access Schwarzenegger’s Plan For California Receives Mixed Reviews Health Insurance Answer Book Available!
January	Final Rules Issued Under HIPAA On Wellness Plans FMLA Does Not Require Continuous Service Appeals Court Rejects Maryland’s Fair Share Law Arkansas Creates Health Plan For Small Businesses Another Court Weighs In On Drunkenness And Accidental Death