DOL Mandates Yearly Reports from MEWA Benefit Providers
Published Date: 7/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep track of groups that offer health and welfare benefits to their members, called Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs). They’re asking for approval to collect annual reports from these groups to make sure everything’s running smoothly. If you’re part of a MEWA, get ready to share your info on time—this helps protect everyone’s benefits without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Annual MEWA Reporting Requirement
The Department of Labor (EBSA) is asking OMB to approve an information collection that would require Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) to file annual reports. If you are part of a MEWA, you should be prepared to provide the requested information on time; the agency says this reporting is to help protect members' benefits and will not add extra costs.
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