The information collection requirements associated with this proposed rule are not approved at this time. DOL will resubmit the package for approval at the final rule stage and respond to any public comments.
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The Information Collection requires plans established or maintained by certain religious employers (and group health insurance coverage provided in connection with such plans) claiming exemption to providing contraceptive service to self-certify that it meets the definition of an eligible organization. The eligible organization would provide its health insurance issuer or third party administrator with a copy of its self-certification.
This Proposed rule proposes a change to the definition of an eligible organization that can avail itself of an accommodation with respect to coverage of certain preventive items and services under section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended, and incorporated into the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code.
Section 2713 of the PHS Act requires coverage without cost sharing of certain preventive health services by non grandfathered group health plans and health insurance coverage. Among these services are women's preventive health services, as specified in guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). As authorized by the current regulations, and consistent with the HRSA Guidelines, group health plans established or maintained by certain religious employers (and group health insurance coverage provided in connection with such plans) are exempt from the otherwise applicable requirement to cover certain contraceptive services. Additionally, under current regulations, accommodations are available with respect to the contraceptive coverage requirement for group health plans established or maintained by eligible organizations (and group health insurance coverage provided in connection with such plans), and student health insurance coverage arranged by eligible organizations that are institutions of higher education, that effectively exempt them from this requirement. The regulations establish a mechanism for separately furnishing payments for contraceptive services on behalf of participants and beneficiaries.
These rules propose and seek comments on potential changes to the definition of "eligible organization" in the Departments' regulations in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., to ensure that participants and beneficiaries in group health plans (and in student health insurance coverage arranged by institutions of higher education) obtain, without additional cost, coverage of the full range of FDA approved contraceptives, as prescribed by a health care provider, while respecting certain closely held for- profit entities' religious-based objections to contraception. These proposed rules also seek comments on any additional steps the government should take to provide coverage of the full range of FDA-approved contraceptives, as prescribed by a health care provider, without cost sharing, for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans of such entities.
US Code:
29 USC 1185b
Name of Law: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
These rules propose and seek comments on potential changes to the definition of "eligible organization" in the Departments' regulations in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., to ensure that participants and beneficiaries in group health plans (and in student health insurance coverage arranged by institutions of higher education) obtain, without additional cost, coverage of the full range of FDA approved contraceptives, as prescribed by a health care provider, while respecting certain closely held for- profit entities' religious-based objections to contraception.
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.
Form EBSA Form 700 Self-Certification or Notification
1210-0NEWss(20140827).docx
Self-Certification or Notification