Interim Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
other · US Department of Labor · Published 2010-07-23 · Effective 2010-09-21 · 75 FR 43330
Document
Document number
2010-18043
Federal Register citation
75 FR 43330
CFR reference
26 CFR 54
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rules with request for comments.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Labor
Publication date
2010-07-23
Effective date
2010-09-21
DOL docket
TD 9494
Abstract
This document contains interim final regulations implementing the requirements regarding internal claims and appeals and external review processes for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The regulations will generally affect health insurance issuers; group health plans; and participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees in health insurance coverage and in group health plans. The regulations provide plans and issuers with guidance necessary to comply with the law.