DOL proposed alternative safe harbor for electronic disclosure of group health plan notices

This proposed rule adds a new, additional safe harbor allowing group health plan administrators under ERISA to furnish documents and information to participants and beneficiaries electronically (e.g., email or web portal). Comments are due by September 21, 2026.

1. Proposed 2026-07-23

   “This proposed rule sets forth a new, additional safe harbor for group health plan administrators to use electronic media (e.g., email or web portal) to furnish documents and information to participants and beneficiaries of plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).”

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