Brown & Brown flags proposed DOL safe harbor for electronic delivery of ERISA group health plan disclosures
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Brown & Brown analyzed a July 2026 DOL proposal to expand ERISA electronic disclosure safe harbors for employer group health plans. The proposal allows posting disclosures online with an internet availability notice, requiring initial notices, free paper copies on request, opt-out rights, and post-termination access measures. It excludes welfare benefit plans like life or disability coverage. Brown & Brown noted potential liability protection if finalized but advised against relying on the safe harbor until rules are final.
- Brown & Brown summarized a July 22, 2026 Labor Department proposal to expand ERISA electronic disclosure safe harbor rules for employer group health plans. * The proposal would let plan sponsors post required disclosures on a website, then send a Notice of Internet Availability to participants. * It would require an initial electronic-delivery notice, free paper copies on request, opt-out rights, and steps to maintain access post-termination. * The approach would not apply to ERISA welfare benefit plans such as life or disability coverage. * Brown & Brown flagged potential liability protection if finalized, while advising plans not to rely on the safe harbor until rules are final. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Brown & Brown Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 28, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here