Rule lifecycle · RIN:1545-BQ55
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Correction
Office of Personnel Management, Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — observed across 4 documents over 949 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The government clarified how employees appeal denied health insurance claims to independent reviewers chosen outside your company or insurance plan. If your business offers health benefits, confirm with your plan administrator that your claim appeal process meets these updated standards.
First seen
Jan 22, 2024
Last seen
Aug 28, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
864d
Effective on
Friday, August 28, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jan 22, 2024
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Reopening of Comment Period
#2024-01072
Proposed·Feb 25, 2026
Private Health Insurance; Transparency in Coverage; Extension of Comment Period
#2026-03798
Final·Jun 4, 2026·91 FR 33900
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations
effective Aug 3, 2026#2026-11140
Final·Aug 28, 2026·91 FR 55462
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Correction
effective Aug 28, 2026#2026-17622