Grandfathering Notice Requirement
A grandfathered plan must include a statement, in any plan materials provided to a participant or beneficiary describing the benefits provided under the plan, that the plan sponsor believes it is a grandfathered plan and will operate the plan accordingly. This would include, for example, plan documents, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), and annual enrollment information describing the plan’s benefits. The federal agencies have provided model language for such disclosure, although it may be modified by future guidance.
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Additional Resources
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Grandfathering Home Page
Overview of requirements, FAQs, and Hot Topics
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Documentation Requirements
Applicable to grandfathered plans
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Value of Grandfathering
A summary describing the value of being grandfathered
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Grandfathered Provisions
A list of plan design mandates that are and are not required for grandfathered plans
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Grandfathering Restrictions
A summary of the restrictions that apply if an employer wants to maintain grandfathered status
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