This collection pertains to notices issued by self-funded non-Federal governmental plans to plan participants giving them an opportunity to enroll in a group health plan under certain circumstances, as required by 45 CFR section 146.121(i)(2)(i). The notices are triggered when coverage has been denied to any individual because the sponsor of a self-funded non-Federal governmental plan had elected under 146.180 to exempt the plan from the nondiscrimination requirements of this section, and the plan sponsor subsequently chooses to bring the plan into compliance with the requirements of this section. In that situation, the plan must notify the individual that the plan will be coming into compliance with the requirements of this section, afford the individual an opportunity to enroll that continues for at least 30 days, specify the effective date of compliance, and inform the individual regarding any enrollment restrictions that may apply under the terms of the plan once the plan is in compliance with this section (as a matter of administrative convenience, the notice may be disseminated to all employees).
US Code:
42 USC 300gg
Name of Law: Section 2702(a) and (b) of the Public Health Service Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.