Benefit Allocation Blog Understanding the Consolidated Appropriations Act Gag Clause Prohibition: What Plan Sponsors Must Do

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), introduced a significant change for group health plans and insurers by prohibiting gag clauses in agreements with healthcare providers, networks, and other entities. This provision is part of a broader effort to promote transparency and ensure plan sponsors can access critical information about healthcare costs and quality.