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Employee Benefits Update – October 2009
We previously reported that the economic stimulus package that was adopted in October 2008 included the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (the "Wellstone Act"). The changes made by the Wellstone Act will be effective for non-union plans for plan years beginning on or after October 4, 2009. Plan sponsors that have calendar year plans will have to comply as of January 1, 2010. In anticipation of this rapidly approaching deadline, this newsletter provides a review of these new mental health parity rules, as well as some action items to consider.
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Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.
