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title: New Model Employer CHIP Notice Released
description: Employers that maintain group health plans in states with premium assistance subsidies must provide their employees with an annual CHIP notice.
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# [New Model Employer CHIP Notice Released](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/new-model-employer-chip-notice-released)

 Written by [Erin Woulfe](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) | Aug 7, 2024 12:56:13 PM

*1 minute read*

The Department of Labor released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of July 31, 2024.

 

## **Background**

The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) mandates an annual notice for employers with group health plans in states offering premium assistance subsidies through Medicaid or CHIP. Employers have the option to share this notice independently or alongside:

- Communications about health plan eligibility
- Materials related to open enrollment
- The summary plan description (SPD)

 

## **Covered Employees**

Employers must comply with the annual notice requirement if their group health plan covers individuals residing in a state offering premium assistance, regardless of the employer's location. The Department of Labor's model notice, available for employer use, is regularly updated to reflect states with premium assistance programs. Employers have the option to customize their own notices or modify the model notice, ensuring to include relevant state contact information for employees in states with premium assistance.

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## **Employer Resources**

The [CHIPRA webpage](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/chipra) offers the latest model notice (available in English and Spanish), a fact sheet, compliance assistance guide, and other informative publications.

Download the [bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-supporting-docs/bulletin-dol-model-employer-chip-notice.pdf) for more details.

 

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