The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (“Departments”) recently issued final regulations regarding Health Reimbursement Arrangements (“HRA”).

The regulations, which largely track proposed regulations with some changes, create two new types of HRAs: an Individual Coverage HRA and an Excepted Benefit HRA. The regulations are effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.

DOL, HHS, and Treasury issued a News Release and FAQs on the final HRA regulations which may be accessed using the links below. The FAQs include a model notice and a model attestation.

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Footnote:
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