The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause prohibition requires issuers and plan sponsors to attest that any agreements they enter with health care providers, third-party administrators or other service providers will not contain language restricting access to cost and quality of care information. Compliance requires submission of a Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) by December 31, 2023, from the plan and/or issuer.
Aetna has emailed group contacts with information regarding the requirement and stated responsibility for completing the attestation rests with the plan sponsors, both fully insured and self-funded.
Bukaty Companies has prepared a How-To Guide with screen shots and links to help clients navigate the attestation process.
For additional information, contact your Bukaty benefits consultant or support team.