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Release Date: December 6, 2006
Release Number: 06-2029-NAT
Contact Name: Gloria Della/Peter Hong
Phone Number: 202.693.8664/202.693.4676
Washington - The U.S. Department of Labor’s
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will publish a notice
in the December 7, 2006, Federal Register announcing the availability of
the 2006 Form M-1 annual report for multiple employer welfare
arrangements (MEWAs). Plan administrators may use EBSA’s online filing
system to expedite processing of the form.
MEWAs generally are arrangements that offer medical
benefits to the employees of two or more employers or to their
beneficiaries. The annual filing date for the 2006 Form M-1 is March 1,
2007. In addition, administrators can request an automatic 60-day
extension to May 1, 2007. The 2006 form is virtually identical to the
previous year.
The online filing system is available on EBSA’s Web
site. It allows filers to complete the form and submit it at no cost.
The online form can be completed in multiple sessions and can be printed
for the filer’s records. The Web site includes a user manual,
frequently asked questions and a link to submit questions
electronically. Online filing is an example of President Bush’s
e-Government initiative to use technology to make it easier for citizens
and businesses to interact with the government.
To use the online filing process, go to
www.askebsa.dol.gov/mewa/. Technical assistance for the online filing
system is also available by calling 202.693.8600. Information about the
Form M-1 and how to fill it out is available on the Web site or by
calling 202.693.8360. Paper copies of the form may be obtained at
www.dol.gov/ebsa and clicking on Forms/Doc Requests. After printing,
paper copies also will be available by calling EBSA’s toll free number
at 1.866.444.EBSA (3272).
U.S. Department of Labor news releases are accessible on the
Department's Newsroom
page. The information in this news release will be made available
in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or
disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when
placing your request at 202.693.7765 or TTY 202.693.7755. The U.S.
Department of Labor is committed to providing America's employers and
employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply
with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit the
Department's Compliance
Assistance page.
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