This guide provides a detailed examination of the regulatory framework governing Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) under ERISA. It outlines the interplay between …

Sep 28, 2024 · A multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) allows employers to provide benefits to their employees at a lower cost by combining their contributions.

Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements/Form M-1. Filings Required of Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Certain Other Related Entities — Final Rule

Under current law, a MEWA that constitutes an ERISA-covered plan is required to comply with the provisions of Title I of ERISA applicable to employee welfare benefit plans, in addition to any …

Jun 21, 2018 · A MEWA must file a M-1 (MEWA registration) 30 days prior to beginning to operate in a state.

This section sets out requirements for reporting by MEWAs that provide benefits that consist of medical care and by certain entities that claim not to be a MEWA solely due to the exception in …

Apr 10, 2018 · The acronym, “MEWA” stands for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement. The DOL pays careful attention to MEWAs and would quickly audit if there were any reasons to …

Sep 7, 2023 · A MEWA is an arrangement where two or more employers pool their contributions to provide group health and other welfare benefits (such as dental, vision, life, and disability) to …

Jun 1, 1995 · A MEWA is defined in ERISA as an employee welfare benefit plan, typically providing medical, surgical, or hospital care benefits or benefits in the event of sickness, …

Aug 28, 2018 · According to ERISA, a MEWA, also known as a “multiple employer welfare arrangement,” is an employee welfare plan or arrangement that provides welfare plan benefits …