DOL Maintains Clear ACA Health Benefits Glossaries
Published Date: 4/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for approval to keep collecting info about health plan summaries and glossaries required by the Affordable Care Act. This affects health insurance companies and employers who provide coverage, helping them keep clear, easy-to-understand info for you. They’re inviting public comments now before moving forward, so stay tuned for updates and deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Keep SBC and Glossary Information Collection
The Department of Labor (EBSA) is asking OMB to continue collecting the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and the Uniform Glossary required by the Affordable Care Act. This affects employers who provide coverage and health insurers so they keep giving clear, easy-to-understand benefit summaries to you. The agency is inviting public comments as part of the Office of Management and Budget review under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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