DOL Updates Notice for Affordable Kids' Health Insurance Info
Published Date: 1/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a new form that helps employers tell their workers about free or low-cost health coverage for kids through Medicaid and CHIP. This update makes it easier for employers to share important health insurance info, with comments due by February 12, 2026. It affects employers with group health plans and helps families save money on kids’ health care.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Employer Paperwork Burden
The Department of Labor estimates this information collection would affect 7,156,384 private-sector respondents and produce 223,433,165 responses. DOL estimates an annual time burden of 776,430 hours and $18,634,326 in annual other costs for the private sector to comply with the Model Employer CHIP Notice requirements.
Employers Must Give CHIP Notice
If your employer offers a group health plan, your employer must notify you about possible Medicaid or CHIP premium assistance for you or your dependents. The Department of Labor is providing a Model Employer CHIP Notice employers can use to meet that requirement and is accepting public comments through February 12, 2026.
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