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Electronic Disclosure by Group Health Plans Under ERISA
SourceFederal Register (dental)Tier 1Hard News
By Labor Department, Employee Benefits Security Administration
Originally at federalregister.gov
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
DOL proposes a new ERISA safe-harbor allowing group health plans to deliver required disclosures electronically instead of mailing paper.
Key points
- Applies to any dental office that offers employer-sponsored medical or dental benefits subject to ERISA disclosure rules.
- Allows one-time notice directing participants to a secure website; employees can still request paper or opt out.
- Reduces annual costs for SPDs, SBCs, COBRA notices, and other recurring disclosures without changing content requirements.
- Compliance hinges on verifying electronic delivery addresses and retaining records of notices and opt-outs.
Who should care
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