Subparts 1 and 2, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2)(A), (b), and (c)(1), (2), were amended by Pub. L. 111–148, title I, §§ 1001(5), 1201(1), 1563(c)(2), (11), formerly § 1562(c)(2), (11), title X, § 10107(b)(1),
Section 2701, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C)(ii), (D), is a reference to section 2701 of act
Section 2702, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(D), is a reference to section 2702 of act
Section 300gg–91(c)(4) of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), was in the original “section 27971(c)(4)” and was translated as reading “section 2791(c)(4)”, meaning section 2791(c)(4) of act
A prior section 2722 of act
2022—Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 117–328 added subpar. (F).
2020—Subsecs. (a)(1), (b), (c)(1), (2). Pub. L. 116–260, § 102(a)(3)(B)(i)–(iv), inserted “and part D” after “subparts 1 and 2” in introductory provisions of subsecs. (a)(1) and (c)(1), (2) and in subsec. (b).
Subsecs. (c)(3), (d). Pub. L. 116–260, § 102(a)(3)(B)(v), (vi), inserted “and part D” after “this part”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(c)(12)(B), formerly § 1562(c)(12)(B), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), which directed amendment of section by substituting “subpart 1” for “subparts 1 through 3” wherever appearing, could not be executed because the words “subparts 1 through 3” did not appear subsequent to amendments by section 1563(a)(2)(A), (B)(ii), (3), (4)(A), (B)(i) of Pub. L. 111–148. See below.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(c)(12)(C), formerly § 1562(c)(12)(C), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (b) as (a).
Pub. L. 111–148, §§ 1563(a)(1) and 1563(c)(12)(A), formerly §§ 1562(a)(1) and 1562(c)(12)(A), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), made identical amendment, striking out subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The requirements of subparts 1 and 3 shall not apply to any group health plan (and health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan) for any plan year if, on the first day of such plan year, such plan has less than 2 participants who are current employees.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(c)(12)(C), formerly § 1562(c)(12)(C), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (a).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(2)(A), formerly § 1562(a)(2)(A), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “subparts 1 and 2” for “subparts 1 through 3” in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(2)(B)(ii), formerly § 1562(a)(2)(B)(ii), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “subparts 1 and 2” for “subparts 1 through 3”.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(2)(B)(i), formerly § 1562(a)(2)(B)(i), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “subparagraph (D) or (E)” for “subparagraph (D)”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(a), substituted “subparts I and II” for “subpart 1”.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(2)(B)(iii), formerly § 1562(a)(2)(B)(iii), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), added subpar. (E).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(c)(12)(C), formerly § 1562(c)(12)(C), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(3), formerly § 1562(a)(3), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “subparts 1 and 2 shall not apply to any individual coverage or any group” for “subparts 1 through 3 shall not apply to any group”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(c)(12)(C), formerly § 1562(c)(12)(C), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(4)(A), formerly § 1562(a)(4)(A), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “subparts 1 and 2 shall not apply to any individual coverage or any group” for “subparts 1 through 3 shall not apply to any group” in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(4)(B)(i), formerly § 1562(a)(4)(B)(i), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “subparts 1 and 2 shall not apply to any individual coverage or any group” for “subparts 1 through 3 shall not apply to any group” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (d)(2)(C). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(4)(B)(ii), formerly § 1562(a)(4)(B)(ii), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), which directed amendment of subpar. (C) by inserting “or, with respect to individual coverage, under any health insurance coverage maintained by the same health insurance issuer” without language specifying placement, was executed by making the insertion before period at end to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(a)(4)(C), formerly § 1562(a)(4)(C), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), substituted “any individual coverage or any group” for “any group”.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 111–148, § 1563(c)(12)(C), formerly § 1562(c)(12)(C), as renumbered by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10107(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d).
2008—Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–233, § 102(c)(1), substituted “Except as provided in subparagraph (D), if the plan sponsor” for “If the plan sponsor”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 110–233, § 102(c)(2), added subpar. (D).
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–204, § 604(b)(1)(A), substituted “subparts 1 and 3” for “subparts 1 and 2”.
Subsec. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 104–204, § 604(b)(1)(B), substituted “subparts 1 through 3” for “subparts 1 and 2” wherever appearing.
Amendment by Pub. L. 116–260 applicable with respect to plan years beginning on or after
Pub. L. 110–233, title I, § 102(d)(2), “(A) with respect to group health plans, and health insurance coverage offered in connection with group health plans, for plan years beginning after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [“(B) with respect to health insurance coverage offered, sold, issued, renewed, in effect, or operated in the individual market after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.”
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–204 applicable with respect to group health plans for plan years beginning on or after
Section applicable with respect to group health plans, and health insurance coverage offered in connection with group health plans, for plan years beginning after
Pub. L. 110–233, title I, § 102(d)(1),
Pub. L. 110–233, title I, § 106, “(1) regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by such Secretaries relating to the same matter over which two or more such Secretaries have responsibility under this title [enacting sections 300gg–53 and 1320d–9 of this title and section 9834 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, amending this section, sections 300gg–1, 300gg–22, 300gg–61, 300gg–91, and 1395ss of this title, sections 9802 and 9832 of Title 26, and sections 1132, 1182, and 1191b of Title 29, Labor, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1320d–9 and 1395ss of this title, section 9802 of Title 26, and section 1132 of Title 29] (and the amendments made by this title) are administered so as to have the same effect at all times; and“(2) coordination of policies relating to enforcing the same requirements through such Secretaries in order to have a coordinated enforcement strategy that avoids duplication of enforcement efforts and assigns priorities in enforcement.”