Cobra Notices: Updated Expiration Dates of Jan. 31, 2023
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released updated versions of its model COBRA General Notice and model COBRA Election Notice, both with an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2023. As a reminder, these notices are required to be provided as follows:
- Plan administrators must provide covered individuals with a general notice within 90 days after their group health plan coverage begins.
- Plan administrators must provide qualified beneficiaries with an election notice within 14 days after receiving notice of a qualifying event (44 days under certain circumstances).
CHIP Notices: Information Current as of Jan. 31, 2020
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of Jan. 31, 2020. As a reminder, employers with group health plans that cover participants in states that provide premium assistance subsidies through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are required to notify their employees annually, regardless of the employer’s location.
The DOL’s model notice, which employers may use for this disclosure, is updated periodically to reflect changes in the states that offer premium assistance subsidies, as well as the contact information for those states.
Recent Posts
The U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule To Protect Indoor, Outdoor Workers From Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat hazards. This initiative seeks to safeguard approximately 36 [...]
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference: What It Means for Workplace Safety and Regulation
The landscape of federal regulation is set for a seismic shift following a recent Supreme Court decision. On June 28, in Loper Bright Enterprises, et [...]
Navigating the Compliance Maze: How NARFA Simplifies Employee Benefits for Automotive and Trade Industries
In today's complex regulatory environment, businesses in the automotive, roads, fuel, and related industries face unprecedented challenges in managing employee benefits. Recent studies show that [...]