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

  1. Proposed·Jan 22, 2024

    Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Reopening of Comment Period

    #2024-01072

  2. Final·Jun 4, 2026·91 FR 33900

    Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations

    effective Aug 3, 2026#2026-11140