Federal Register #2026-06509

Department of Labor Seeks Comments on Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedure Information Collection

This notice from the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) seeks public input on the Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedure information collection under ERISA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public comments on the renewal of an information collection request (ICR) for Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedure - Focuses on requirements for employee benefit plans to provide written or electronic notices to claimants regarding claim denials and appeals - Products/Services Requested: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of goods or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Seeks feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements to the information collection process - Renewal requested for a three-year period - No contract award or purchase is associated with this notice

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection request (ICR) sponsored by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) related to the Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The ICR outlines the requirements for employee benefit plans to provide claimants with written or electronic notices explaining claim denials and the appeals process. The agency seeks to renew authorization for this information collection for three years and invites comments on its necessity, burden, and ways to improve it.

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