91 FR 33900 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations IRCFinal Rules (FR)Jun 4, 2026★ strong match
…mstances.
(2) The provisions in this section are intended to be severable from the provisions in §§ 2590.716-6A, 2590.716-8, and 2590.716-9, from any grant of forbearance from removal resulting from this subpart, and from any provision referenced in §§ 2590.716-6A, 2590.716-8, and 2590.716-9.
12. Section 2590.716-6A is…
88 FR 75744 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Nov 3, 2023★ strong match
er § 2590.716-9.
(2) In a timely manner upon the request of the provider, facility, or provider of air ambulance services:
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(g)
Severability. (1) Any provision of this section held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms, or as applied to any person or circumstance, shall be construed so as to continue to …
86 FR 55980 — Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II IRCFinal Rules (FR)Oct 7, 2021★ strong match
ndent dispute resolution entities.
12. Section 2590.716-2 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) introductory text to read as follows: § 2590.716-2
Applicability.
(a)
In general.
(1) The requirements in §§ 2590.716-4 through 2590.716-7, 2590.717-1, and 2590.722 apply to group health plans and health i…
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…nning on or after January 1, 2022.
Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
29 CFR Chapter XXV
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of Labor adopts as final the interim rules adding 29 CFR 2590.716-6, published at 86 FR 36872 (July 13, 2021), and 29 CFR 2590.716-8 and 2590.717-…
T.D. 9958 — This document sets forth temporary regulations implementing certain transparency requirements under section 204 of Division BB of Title II of the Consolidated … IRCTreasury DecisionsDec 6, 2021
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7. Section 2590.716-2 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) introductory text to read as follows:
§ 2590.716-2 Applicability. (a) In general. (1) The requirements in §§2590.716-4 through 2590.716-7, 2590.717-1, 2590.722, and 2590.725-1 through 2590.725-4 apply to group health plans and health i…
86 FR 36872 — Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I IRCFinal Rules (FR)Jul 13, 2021
…ply:
Air ambulance service means medical transport by a rotary wing air ambulance, as defined in 42 CFR 414.605, or fixed wing air ambulance, as defined in 42 CFR 414.605, for patients.
86 FR 66662 — Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending IRCFinal Rules (FR)Nov 23, 2021
(a) to read as follows:
§ 2590.716-1
Basis and scope.
(a)
Basis.
Sections 2590.716-1 through 2590.725-4 implement sections 716-725 of ERISA.
* * * * * 7. Section 2590.716-2 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) introductory text to read as follows:
§ 2590.716-2
Applicability.
(a)
In general.
(1) The re…
IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed May 13, 2026related by meaning
… reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of Labor
( printed page 27170)
proposes to amend 29 CFR part 2590 as set forth below:
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
3. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
IRCRegulationsAug 3, 2026related by meaning
(b) (b) For further guidance, see 29 CFR 2590.716-3.
91 FR 55462 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Correction IRCFinal Rules (FR)Aug 28, 2026
…ragraph (b) was being revised in its entirety. On page 34060, in amendatory instruction 13.l. for § 2590.716-8, we included instructions for individual revisions to paragraph (c)(4) rather than stating that paragraph (c)(4) was being revised in its entirety, and we inadvertently omitted the revision to paragraph (c)(5)…
IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Dec 23, 2025related by meaning
…Administration
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of Labor proposes to amend 29 CFR part 2590 as set forth below:
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
5. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
29 U.S.C. 1027, 1059, 1135, 1161-1168, 1169, 1181-…
86 FR 51730 — Requirements Related to Air Ambulance Services, Agent and Broker Disclosures, and Provider Enforcement IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Sep 16, 2021related by meaning
… the 2022 and 2023 calendar years.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employee Benefits Security Administration
29 CFR Chapter XXV For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of Labor proposes to amend 29 CFR part 2590 as set forth below:
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
5. The authority citation f…
83 FR 57536 — Religious Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act IRCFinal Rules (FR)Nov 15, 2018related by meaning
wing changes:
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
6. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read, as follows:
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1027, 1059, 1135, 1161-1168, 1169, 1181-1183, 1181 note, 1185, 1185a, 1185b, 1191, 1191a, 1191b, and 1191c; sec. 101(g), Pub. L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936; sec. …
IRCRegulationsAug 28, 2026related by meaning
… to the plan or issuer, as required under § 54.9816-9.
(d)(1)(vi) (vi) For further guidance, see 29 CFR 2590.716-6(d)(1)(vi).
(d)(2) (2) In a timely manner upon the request of the provider, facility, or provider of air ambulance services:
(d)(2)(i) (i) For further guidance, see 29 CFR 2590.716-6(d)(2)(i).
(d)(2)(ii) (i…
88 FR 51552 — Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Aug 3, 2023★ strong match
…ed or to dissimilar circumstances.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employee Benefits Security Administration
29 CFR Chapter XXV
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of Labor proposes to amend 29 CFR part 2590 as set forth below:
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
4. The authority citation f…
89 FR 4215 — Request for Information-SECURE 2.0 Section 319-Effectiveness of Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Jan 23, 2024related by meaning
… a manner calculated to be understood by the average employee).
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26.
See, e.g.,29 CFR 2520.102-2(c) (describing standards for summary plan descriptions furnished to plan participants literate in a non-English language and assistance that must be provided to non-English speakers to inform them of their…
78 FR 17313 — Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limitation and Technical Amendments to Certain Health Coverage Requirements Under the Affordable Care Act IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Mar 21, 2013related by meaning
s defined by 45 CFR 800.20, must provide an effective Federal external review process in accordance with this paragraph (d).
(1) * * *
(i)
In general. Subject to the suspension provision in paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of this section and except to the extent provided otherwise by the Secretary in guidance, the Federal externa…
76 FR 52442 — Summary of Benefits and Coverage and the Uniform Glossary IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Aug 22, 2011related by meaning
…umerical order to the table to read as follows:
§
602.101 OMB Control numbers.
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(b) * * *
CFR part or section where identified and described
Current OMB control No.
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54.9815-2715
1545-
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employee Benefits Security Administration
29 CFR Chapter X…
88 FR 88494 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges IRCFinal Rules (FR)Dec 21, 2023related by meaning
…§ 54.9816-8(e)(2)(viii).
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employee Benefits Security Administration
29 CFR Chapter XXV
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of Labor amends 29 CFR part 2590 as set forth below:
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
4. The authority citation for part 2590 c…
IRCRegulationsAug 28, 2026
(f) (f) Reporting of information relating to the Federal IDR process. For further guidance, see 29 CFR 2590.716-8(f) introductory text through (f)(1)(iv).
(f)(1) (1) [Reserved]
(f)(1)(i) (i) -(iv) [Reserved]
(f)(1)(v) (v) For further guidance, see 29 CFR 2590.716-8(f)(1)(v) introductory text through (f)(1)(v)(E).
(f)(1…