Rule lifecycle · RIN:3206-AO48
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations
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 2 documents over 864 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
Federal agencies are updating how independent reviewers handle disputes over federal worker health benefits and retirement claims. If you employ federal workers or help administer their benefits, review these new dispute resolution standards and ensure your procedures comply by the August effective date.
First seen
Jan 22, 2024
Last seen
Jun 4, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
864d
Effective on
Monday, August 3, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jan 22, 2024
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Reopening of Comment Period
#2024-01072
Final·Jun 4, 2026·91 FR 33900
Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations
effective Aug 3, 2026#2026-11140