29 USC 1152 - Coordination of enforcement regarding violations of certain health care provider requirements; complaint process

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 1152.

Coordination of enforcement regarding violations of certain health care provider requirements; complaint process

(a)

Investigating violations

(b)

Complaint process

Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall ensure a process under which the Secretary—

(1)

may receive complaints from participants and beneficiaries of group health plans or group health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer relating to alleged violations of the sections specified in subsection (a); and

(2)

transmits such complaints to States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services (as determined appropriate by the Secretary) for potential enforcement actions.

(Pub. L. 93–406, title I, § 522, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. BB, title I, § 104(b)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2830.)

cite as: 29 USC 1152