On July 1, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule that increases the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed under various federal laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The interim final rule increases the civil penalty amounts associated with:

  • Failing to file an annual Form 5500 (as applicable);
  • Failing to provide the annual notice regarding premium assistance under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and
  • Failing to provide the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The increased amounts apply to civil penalties that are assessed after Aug. 1, 2016, for violations that occurred after Nov. 2, 2015.
AUI has additional resources about these penalties as well as how to avoid these penalties and plan violations.  AUI can also help you ensure that you have compliant plans.  To learn more about how we can help you, please contact us.