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Technical Releases

  • Technical Release 2023-01P - Request for Comment on Proposed Relevant Data Requirements for Nonquantitive Treatment Limitations (NQTLs) Related to Network Composition and Enforcement Safe Harbor for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Subject to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
  • Technical Release 2016-01 - Application of the Market Reforms and other Provisions of the ACA to Student Health Coverage
  • Technical Release 2014-01 - Guidance on State regulation of stop-loss insurance
  • Technical Release 2013-04 - Guidance on same-sex marriages and employee benefit plans
  • Technical Release 2013-03 - Guidance on the applicability to HRAs, health FSAs, and certain other employer healthcare arrangements
  • Technical Release 2013-02 - Guidance on the notice to employees of coverage options under FLSA §18B and updated model election notice under COBRA
  • Technical Release 2013-01 - Extension of the Transition Period for the Temporary NAIC-similar State External Review Process under the Affordable Care Act
  • Technical Release 2012-02 - Guidance on 90-Day Waiting Period Limitation under Public Health Service Act § 2708
  • Technical Release 2012-01 - Automatic Enrollment, Employer Shared Responsibility, and Waiting Periods
  • Technical Release 2011-03R - Revised Interim Policy on Electronic Disclosure Under 29 CFR 2550.404a-5
  • Technical Release 2011-04 - Guidance on Rebates for Group Health Plans Paid Pursuant to the Medical Loss Ratio Requirements of the Public Health Service Act
  • Technical Release 2011-03 - Interim Policy on Electronic Disclosure Under 29 CFR 2550.404a-5. Superseded by Technical Release 2011-03R
  • Technical Release 2011-02 - Guidance on External Review for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Offering Group and Individual Health Coverage, and Guidance for States on State External Review Processes
  • Technical Release 2011-01 - Extension of Non-Enforcement Period Relating to Certain Interim Procedures for Internal Claims and Appeals under ACA
  • Technical Release 2010-02 - Interim Procedures for Internal Claims and Appeals under ACA
  • Technical Release 2010-01 - Interim Procedures for Federal External Review Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review under ACA
  • Technical Release 97-01 - Clarifies the application of HIPAA portability provisions to Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Technical Release 97-02 - Clarifies the application of nondiscrimination provisions to individuals who, prior to the effective date of HIPAA, were denied group health coverage based on a health-status related factor
  • Technical Release - Notice of Changes Under HIPAA to Cobra Continuation Coverage under Group Health Plans
  • Technical Release 92-01 - Announces the revised enforcement policy with respect to cafeteria and contributory welfare plans and provides guidance on the application of the trust, reporting, and disclosure rules under Title I of ERISA to such plans
  • Technical Release 91-1 - Notice Requirements Regarding Transfers of Excess Pension Assets to Retiree Health Benefit Accounts
  • Technical Release 88-01 - Announces Enforcement Policy on Participant Contributions to Cafeteria Plans and Consideration of a Regulatory Exemption. Superseded by Technical Release 92-01
  • Technical Release 86-01 - Statement on Policies Concerning Soft Dollar and Directed Commission Arrangements
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