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DOL/EBSA RIN: 1210-AA55 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: Amendment of Summary Plan Description and Related ERISA Regulations to Implement Statutory Changes in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 
Abstract: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) amended ERISA's summary plan description (SPD) and related reporting and disclosure provisions to require that participants and beneficiaries receive from their group health plans: (i) more timely notice if there is a material reduction in services or benefits under the plan; (ii) more information regarding the financing and administration of the plan; and (iii) specific identification of Department of Labor offices through which they can seek assistance or information about HIPAA. This rulemaking will amend the Department's SPD and related regulations to implement those statutory changes. The rule will be published on an interim final basis with a request for comments. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2520.102-3    29 CFR 2520.104b-1    29 CFR 2520.104b-3   
Legal Authority: PL 104-191 section 101    PL 104-204 section 603   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory  Per Section 707 of ERISA, as added by Section 101 of HIPAA Per Section 707 of ERISA, as added by Section 101 of HIPAA.  04/01/1997 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  04/08/1997  62 FR 16979   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  05/31/1997    
Interim Final Rule Effective  06/01/1997    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
John J. Canary
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations
Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Room N5669, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, N5655,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-8500