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For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of Labor amends 29 CFR part 2590 as set forth below:
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PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
9. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
88 FR 75744 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Nov 3, 2023★ strong match
…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
12. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
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…
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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…
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…t to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
Employee Benefits Security Administration
29 CFR Chapter XXV
For the reasons set forth 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
9. The authority citation for part 259…
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15-2715A1(a)(2)(xx), 29 CFR 2590.715-2715A1(a)(2)(xix), 45 CFR 147.210(a)(2)(xx).
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170.
29 CFR 2520.102-2(a).
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171.
See 26 CFR 54.9815-2715(a)(4)(ii)(B), 29 CFR 2590.715-2715(a)(4)(ii)(B), 45 CFR 147.200(a)(4)(ii)(B).
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172.
26 CFR 54.9815-2719, 29 CFR 2590.715-2719, a…
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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-…
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added in its place.
PART 2590—RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLANS
Par. 1. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read as follows: Authority: 29 USC 1027, 1059, 1135, 1161-1168, 1169, 1181-1183, 1181 note, 1185, 1185a, 1185b, 1191, 1191a, 1191b, and 1191c, sec. 101(g), Public Law 104-191, 101 Stat. …
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lans and issuers are required to continue to comply with § 54.9831-1(c)(4) contained in 26 CFR part 54, revised as of April 1, 2023.
(v)
Severability. If any provision of this paragraph (c)(4) is held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms, or as applied to any entity or circumstance, or stayed pending further age…
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…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.
90 FR 23303 — Request for Information Regarding the Prescription Drug Machine-Readable File Requirement in the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Jun 2, 2025
.210(a)(2)(xi).
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20.
26 CFR 54.9815-2715A3(b)(1)(iii)(D), 29 CFR 2590.715-2715A3(b)(1)(iii)(D), and 45 CFR 147.212(b)(1)(iii)(D).
21. The TiC final rules also clarify that nothing in 26 CFR 54.9815-2715A3(b)(1)(iii)(D), 29 CFR 2590.715-2715A3(b)(1)(iii)(D), and 45 CFR 147.212(b)(1)(iii)(D) requires th…
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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…
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(b) (b) For further guidance, see 29 CFR 2590.716-3.
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… Analysis and Paperwork Burden section of this preamble.
A. Definitions
The final regulations at 26 CFR 54.9815-2715A1(a), 29 CFR 2590.715-2715A1(a), and 45 CFR 147.210(a) (paragraph (a) of the proposed regulations) set forth definitions that are applicable to the regulations at 26 CFR 54.9815-2715A2, 29 CFR 2590.715-
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IRCProposed Rules (FR)Proposed May 13, 2026related by meaning
Similarly, the proposed notice requirements at paragraphs (c)(3)(ix)(D) of 26 CFR 54.9831-1, and 29 CFR 2590.732 and paragraph (b)(3)(ix)(D) of 45 CFR 146.145 are separate requirements that can stand independently of the standards under paragraphs (c)(3)(ix)(A), (B), and (C) of 26 CFR 54.9831-1, and 29 CFR 2590.732 and…
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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. …
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-…
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…
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… 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…
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…ecurity Administration
For the reasons set forth 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
3. The authority citation for part 2590 continues to read as follows:
Authority: