"On December 31, the DOL announced ... that it is now expanding DFVC to the Form M-1, which is a required filing for multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), including such arrangements that are not group health plans but provide benefits that consist of medical care (non-plan MEWAs). Certain 'Entities Claiming Exemption' (ECEs) are also required to file an M-1 if they claim they are not a MEWA due to a statutory exemption for arrangements based on collective bargaining agreements -- DFVC is available for those entities as well."  MORE >>