DOL Relaxes Deadlines for ERISA-Governed Group Health Plans

By Jacob Mattinson and Megan Mardy on May 13, 2020

Posted In Benefit Controversies, Employee Benefits, Employment, Health and Welfare Plans

The US Department of Labor, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service and US Department of the Treasury, issued guidance and deadline extensions applicable to ERISA-governed group health and welfare plans. The guidance provides relief for plan sponsors, plan administrators and plan participants that may be struggling to comply with applicable deadlines and requirements in the midst of the chaos related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tags: benefit appeal, benefit claim, COBRA, COBRA notice, COBRA payment, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, employment, health plans, IRS, special enrollment, US Department of Labor, US Department of the Treasury

Jacob Mattinson
Jacob M. Mattinson focuses his practice on employee benefits and matters related to 401(k), 403(b), pension, executive compensation, health care reform, and cafeteria and welfare plans. Jacob assists clients in drafting employee benefit plan documents and amendments. He represents clients in matters before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), US Department of Labor (DOL) and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation with respect to plain qualification issues. Read Jacob Mattinson's full bio.

Megan Mardy
Megan Mardy advises companies on a wide variety of health and welfare and retirement benefits issues. She has extensive experience with the Affordable Care Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), the Internal Revenue Code and other federal laws affecting group health and retirement plans. Read Megan Mardy's full bio.

DOL Relaxes Deadlines for ERISA-Governed Group Health Plans

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