Editor's Note: Sec. 9819, added by Pub. L. 116-260, Div. BB, Sec. 114(b)(1), is effective for plan years beginning on or after January
1, 2022.
A group health plan shall offer price comparison guidance by telephone and make available
on the Internet website of the plan or issuer a price comparison tool that (to the
extent practicable) allows an individual enrolled under such plan, with respect to
such plan year, such geographic region, and participating providers with respect to
such plan or coverage, to compare the amount of cost-sharing that the individual would
be responsible for paying under such plan with respect to the furnishing of a specific
item or service by any such provider.
(Added by Pub. L. 116-260, Div. BB, title I, Sec. 114(b)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1182.)
BACKGROUND NOTES
EFFECTIVE DATE
Effective with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
