Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers: Rules Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes
other · US Department of Labor · Published 2011-06-24 · Effective 2011-07-22 · 76 FR 37208
Document
Document number
2011-15890
Federal Register citation
76 FR 37208
CFR reference
26 CFR 54
Type
Rule
Action
Amendment to interim final rules with request for comments.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Labor
Publication date
2011-06-24
Effective date
2011-07-22
DOL docket
TD 9532
Abstract
This document contains amendments to 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 provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These rules are intended to respond to feedback from a wide range of stakeholders on the interim final regulations and to assist plans and issuers in coming into full compliance with the law through an orderly and expeditious implementation process.