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DOL/EBSA RIN: 1210-AC43 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Definition of an "Employer" Under Section 3(5) of ERISA -- Association Health Plans  
Abstract:

This regulatory action would establish criteria for an employer group or association to act as an "employer" within the meaning of section 3(5) of ERISA and sponsor an association health plan that is an employee welfare benefit plan and a group health plan under title I of ERISA.

 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2510   
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1102 and 1135    ERISA Sections 3(1), 3(5), and 505   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Elizabeth Schumacher
Acting Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations
Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
N 5669, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, FP Building, Room N-5655,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-8339