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Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage

The Health and Human Services Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 3, 2024. It took effect on June 17, 2024.

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What the agency says

This document sets forth final rules that amend the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance, which is excluded from the definition of individual health insurance coverage under the Public Health Service Act. This document also sets forth final rules that amend the regulations regarding the requirements for hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance to be considered an excepted benefit in the group and individual health insurance markets.

Key facts

Document number
2024-06551
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rules
Agency
Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service; Labor Department; Employee Benefits Security Administration; Health and Human Services Department
Published
April 3, 2024
Takes effect
June 17, 2024
Dates
These regulations are effective on June 17, 2024.
Docket
TD 9990; CMS-9904-F
Regulation ID (RIN)
0938-AU67; 1210-AC12; 1545-BQ28
Code of Federal Regulations
26 CFR 54; 29 CFR 2590; 45 CFR 144; 45 CFR 146; 45 CFR 148
Topics
Administrative practice and procedure; Child support; Employee benefit plans; Excise taxes; Health care; Health insurance; Infants and children; Insurance companies; Maternal and child health; Penalties; Pensions; Privacy; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Significant
Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages
84

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