Electronic Disclosure of Health and Welfare Plan Information | Practical Law

Electronic Disclosure of Health and Welfare Plan Information | Practical Law

A Practice Note addressing requirements under Department of Labor (DOL) final regulations governing the use of electronic communication and recordkeeping technologies by health and welfare plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL's regulations created a safe harbor that permits plans to use electronic media to satisfy ERISA's disclosure obligations, if certain requirements are met.

Electronic Disclosure of Health and Welfare Plan Information

Practical Law Practice Note 6-513-5468 (Approx. 19 pages)

Electronic Disclosure of Health and Welfare Plan Information

by Practical Law Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note addressing requirements under Department of Labor (DOL) final regulations governing the use of electronic communication and recordkeeping technologies by health and welfare plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL's regulations created a safe harbor that permits plans to use electronic media to satisfy ERISA's disclosure obligations, if certain requirements are met.