DOL issues Technical Release 2012-01 with Health Care Reform FAQ

The DOL issued Technical Release 2012-01 containing 7 FAQs regarding various topics including automatic enrollment (not effective until 2014); intent to issue guidance regarding the coordination of the 90 day waiting period rules of the IRC and the PHS; anticipated "look back" period for determining whether an employee is a full time employee and a discussion regarding whether a newly hired employee is a full time employee.