Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary
other · US Department of Labor · Published 2012-02-14 · Effective 2012-04-16 · 77 FR 8668
Document
Document number
2012-3228
Federal Register citation
77 FR 8668
CFR reference
26 CFR 54
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Labor
Publication date
2012-02-14
Effective date
2012-04-16
DOL docket
TD 9575
Abstract
This document contains final regulations regarding the summary of benefits and coverage and the uniform glossary for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This document implements the disclosure requirements under section 2715 of the Public Health Service Act to help plans and individuals better understand their health coverage, as well as other coverage options. A guidance document published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register provides further guidance regarding compliance.