Reporting requirement for new health plan?

[t.haley]

Does anyone know of a requirement to file a notice with either the IRS or DOL when instituting a new health plan? Client got the idea that if they start a new health plan (after not offering one in the past) they must file something with either the IRS or DOL notifying them that a plan has been implemented. I cannot find anything on this. I initially thought the client was referring to the 6055 and 6056 reporting requirements but they assure me they "heard somewhere" that they have to file something "with the government" to show they are now offering a health plan or they will be subject to a penalty. Any ideas?

[leevena]

I agree with you, there is not requirement that a new plan notify that it just started.