DOL Requests Feedback on Health Plan Enrollment Rights Notices
Published Date: 8/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for approval to collect info about special enrollment rights under group health plans. This affects employees and employers who offer health insurance, making sure everyone knows their rights to join or change plans. Comments are open now, so speak up before the deadline to help shape the rules!
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Notice: Special Enrollment Info Collection
The Department of Labor is asking OMB to approve collecting information about special enrollment rights under group health plans. This affects employees and employers who offer employer-sponsored health insurance and is meant to make sure people know their rights to join or change plans. The DOL is inviting public comments now.
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