The DOL has now posted to its website interim final regulations prepared by the agencies regarding pre-existing conditions and annual and lifetime limits under the Patient Protection Act.
DOL Guidance
Interim Final Regulations on Preexisting Conditions
Proposed Amendment to PTE 96-23
Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 96-23 for plan asset transactions determined by in-house asset managers.
Table Of Application of Various Healthcare Provisions to Grandfathered Plans
The attached contains a table of various provisions of the Patient Protection Act and their application or not to grandfathered plans.
Regulations Governing Grandfathered Plans
The Federal Register version of the interim final regulations governing grandfathered plan status for purposes of the Patient Protection Act.
FAQ on Grandfathered Status
The agencies have issued a Frequently Asked Questions regarding grandfathered health plan status.
Agencies Fact Sheet on Grandfathered Status
In conjunction with the issuance of interim final regulations, the agencies have also issued a Fact Sheet on the rules governing grandfathered health plans.
Interim Final Regulations on Grandfathered Status
The Treasury, HHS and the DOL have released interim final regulations governing health plans grandfathered status for purposes of the Patient Protection Act.
Final Rules on Timing and Order of QDROS
The DOL finalizes its rules governing the timing and order of the issuance of QDROs.
Fact Sheet on E-Filing Requirements
The DOL has issued an updated Fact Sheet on the electronic filing requirements for 5500s required to be filed under title I of ERISA.
FAQs on E-Filing for Small Businesses
The DOL has posted a list of special Frequently Asked Questions regarding electronic filing of 5500s by small businesses.
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