4 pages. Excerpt: As it relates to employee benefit plans, KETRA gives individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina easier access to retirement plan funds and provides relief with respect to certain healthcare-related coverage period issues. This LawFlash summarizes the provisions of KETRA, as well as relevant, ongoing administrative relief provided by the [IRS], the [DOL], and the [PBGC] for plans and participants affected by Hurricane Katrina and, most recently, Hurricane Rita.

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