The Daily Brief for Benefits Professionals
BenefitsWire
Health & Welfare Plans
September 23, 2026
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3 items · ~2 min read
Regulatory Action and Guidance
3 items“The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2026-03 and an 11-page guidance document to provide guidance regarding the DOL’s enforcement priorities related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act’s (“MHPAEA”) nonquantitative treatment limitations (“NQTL”) requirements.” MORE >>
Source: Holland & Hart LLP
“A newly proposed safe harbor could cut paper costs for 2.8 million group health plans. The proposed rules are similar to the retirement plan safe harbor, and the comment window closes soon....” MORE >>
Source: Mitratech Holdings, Inc
“The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that would allow employer-provided health plans to deliver mandatory disclosures electronically. The proposed rule would allow plan administrators subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to furnish mandatory plan disclosures to participants electronically, such as via email or a web-based portal. Plan administrators would have the option to notify participants electronically that the disclosures are available online. The proposed rule aims to increase effectiveness and reduce costs and burdens on group health plans.” MORE >>
Source: Hall Benefits Law