EBSA

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule Comment Period Extended

The Department of Labor has extended the comment period for its proposed rule on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The extension allows interested parties to comment on potential adjustments to the rule in light of recent amendments to ERISA by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The new comment deadline is April 15, 2026.

Employee Benefits Security Administration Auto-Portability Rule

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has posted a new rule concerning auto-portability of retirement plan assets. This rule aims to facilitate the automatic transfer of retirement funds for participants who change employers, simplifying rollovers and preserving retirement savings.

Proposed Exemption for Asset Managers related to UBS AG

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is proposing an exemption for asset managers related to UBS AG. This exemption would allow certain transactions that might otherwise be prohibited under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The public comment period for this proposed exemption closes on April 6.

Exemption for Liberty Latin America 401(k) Plan

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a notice regarding an exemption for the Liberty Latin America 401(k) Plan. This exemption pertains to certain transactions related to the plan.

PBM Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule: Comment Period Extended

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has extended the public comment period for its proposed rule on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The comment period, originally set to end soon, will now close on April 15, 2026.

EBSA Proposed Rule on PBM Fee Disclosure for ERISA Plans

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has proposed a new rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose fees to ERISA plans. This proposed rule aims to increase transparency in PBM operations and is open for public comment until March 31, 2026.

Health Insurance Transparency: Extension of Comment Period Proposed Rule

The Internal Revenue Service, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services have extended the comment period for a proposed rule on health insurance transparency in coverage. The original comment deadline was March 2, 2026.

Proposed Amendments to Electronic Disclosure Safe Harbors

The Employee Benefits Security Administration has proposed amendments to electronic disclosure safe harbors. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 27, 2026. The amendments aim to update requirements related to providing paper statements in certain cases.