The US Department of Labor published a final rule that makes it easier for a group or association of employers to act as a single “employer” sponsor of an Association Health Plan under ERISA. By creating an opportunity for small employers and self-employed individuals to take advantage of the economies of scale that are usually enjoyed by large employers, the final rule is intended to expand access to affordable health care.
All Together Now: DOL Finalizes Rule for Association Health Plans
By Jacob Mattinson and Megan Mardy on June 26, 2018
Posted In Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans
Tags: ACA, Affordable Care Act, AHP, AHP final rule, Association Health Plan, bona fide group, COBRA, commonality of interest, DOL, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, MEWA, multiple employer welfare arrangement, New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood, self-employed individuals, single employer sponsor, Sole proprietors, US Department of Labor
Jacob MattinsonJacob 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 MardyMegan 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.
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