March 7, 2006: Effective date of interim final rules on use of medical data in credit checks.

March 15, 2006: End of flexible spending accounts grace period.

March 21, 2006: Comments to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs about its proposed elimination of the equal opportunity survey due.

April 10, 2006: Due date for comments on the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule concerning the reporting of executive compensation to shareholders.

April 21, 2006: Small health plans must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security standard.

May 15, 2006: Last day for individuals who are eligible for Medicare to sign up without penalty for a plan offering coverage for 2006.