Rule lifecycle · RIN:1210-AC16

Definition of “Employer”—Association Health Plans

Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration — observed across 2 documents over 132 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

DOL updates employer definition for small-business association health plans, clarifying qualifications and settling prior disputes. Verify your firm meets updated criteria to access group insurance through association health plans and understand new compliance requirements.

First seen

Dec 20, 2023

Last seen

Apr 30, 2024

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

132d

Effective on

Monday, July 1, 2024

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Dec 20, 2023

    Definition of “Employer”—Association Health Plans

    #2023-27510

  2. Final·Apr 30, 2024

    Definition of “Employer”—Association Health Plans

    effective Jul 1, 2024#2024-08985