Stay ahead of compliance requirements with in-depth guidance on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule creating a safe harbor for electronic disclosures by group health plans under ERISA. Learn how to implement email and web portal communications for required documents, reduce administrative burdens and mailing costs, and safeguard participant rights to paper copies and privacy. This course also details the notice-and-access model, participant opt-out procedures, and expected industry benefits and challenges as rules shift to digital formats.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Explain the purpose and intent of the proposed electronic disclosure rule for group health plans.
* Identify the key requirements and safeguards of the proposed safe harbor.
* Recognize the opportunities for public participation and the process for submitting comments.
* Understand the potential benefits, costs, and impacts of the proposed rule.
* Describe how the rule may evolve based on stakeholder feedback.
