Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Alternative Health Coverage (B) Working Group
Charges

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2026 Revised Charges

  1. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Alternative Health Coverage (B) Working Group will:
    1. Monitor, report and analyze developments related to ERISA, and make recommendations regarding ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ strategy and policy with respect to those developments.
    2. Monitor, facilitate and coordinate with the states and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) efforts related to sham health plans.
    3. Monitor, analyze, and report, as necessary, developments related to excepted benefits coverage, short-term, limited-duration (STLD) coverage, health sharing ministry coverage, and coverage that is offered and marketed as a substitute for, or an alternative to, comprehensive major medical coverage.
    4. Monitor, facilitate, and coordinate with the states and the DOL regarding compliance and enforcement efforts regarding the ACA that relate to ERISA.
    5. Review the Health and Welfare Plans Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act: Guidelines for State and Federal Regulation (ERISA Handbook) and modify it, as necessary, to reflect developments related to ERISA. Report annually.

 

Upcoming Meeting
ERISA and Alternative Health Coverage (B) Working Group

Public Webex Meeting
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
11:00 AM ET, 10:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM PT
Expected Duration: 1 hour

  • 7-8-26 Draft ERISA Preemption and State PBM Law Guidance Doc - Tracked
  • Agenda