Important Reminder: Gag Clause Attestation Due 12/31/23

November 29, 2023

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the CAA) requires group health plans to attest compliance with the CAA’s gag clause prohibition on an annual basis. While the prohibition of gag clauses was effective December 27, 2020, the first annual attestation is due December 31, 2023. Group health plan sponsors should begin taking steps now to prepare.

Click here for our latest resource document regarding this requirement and various carrier / TPA approaches.

Also, here is a link to a video walkthrough of how to file the attestation for those plan sponsors who need to file on their behalf.

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