The DOL has posted one additional FAQ to its website addressing the narrow question whether a summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) must be provided with respect to a Medicare Advantage benefit option under a group health plan. The DOL takes a nonenforcement position, meaning a group health plan that offers a Medicare Advantage benefit option will not be treated as failing to satisfy the SBC requirement if it does not provide an SBC with respect to the Medicare Advantage option.

* Reminder: SBCs generally must be provided in connection with a plan's first open-enrollment period beginning on or after September 23, 2012. For prior coverage of SBCs, see here.