Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA, pre-existing condition exclusions will be prohibited in all health insurance plans starting January 1, 2014. In light of this prohibition, OMB recommends that IRS reevaluate and revise this information collection as needed, and resubmit this collection for OMB review and approval. If the collection is no longer necessary, as a result of this ACA prohibition, we recommmend IRS discontinue the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
33,440,000
0
33,440,000
262,289
0
262,289
19,318,793
0
19,318,793
The regulations provide guidance for group health plans and the employers maintaining them regarding requirements imposed on plans relating to preexisting condition exclusions, discrimination based on health status, and access to coverage.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
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Final_123004.pdf
Initial eligibility for enrollment, special enrollment periods