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title: Carrier stances on 2023 gag attestations
description: The gag clause attestation, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), must be completed by December 31. Check your carrier's stance here.
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# [Carrier stances on 2023 gag attestations](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/annual-gag-attestation-carrier-stances)

 Written by [Bukaty Companies](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/author/bukaty-companies) | November 6, 2023

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) [gag clause prohibition](https://insights.bukaty.com/gag-clause-attestation-ensures-plan-sponsors-have-access-to-cost-and-quality-data?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ZjA8DdiZzcrccMww-bvdQhC0_3RJtp6o5-bru53cxdplkugL3rn5fqPONMU-cfDW-is0X) 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](https://hios.cms.gov/HIOS-GCPCA-UI?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ZjA8DdiZzcrccMww-bvdQhC0_3RJtp6o5-bru53cxdplkugL3rn5fqPONMU-cfDW-is0X) (GCPCA) by December 31, 2023, from the plan and/or issuer. 

Carriers have varying approaches to completing gag attestations. See below for a list of current carrier stances. Bukaty Companies will continue to monitor carrier announcements and update this page as necessary. 

- [UHC](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2023/2023%20Carrier%20Notices/UHC/UHC%20announces%20gag%20attestation%20position%209.21.23.pdf)
- [Humana](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2023/2023%20Carrier%20Notices/Humana/All%20Humana%20plan%20sponsors%20must%20complete%20annual%20gag%20attestation%20(1).pdf)
- [Cigna ](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Cigna%20response%20to%20gag%20attestation_8_3_2023_.pdf?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_qGPu0yx3kiaYrcP4kSs9Hn7kWF5i2rliRQy3knIKnwa7yvQbG3jAZ1Fht4n2dAnVEUAwy)
- [Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2023/2023%20Carrier%20Notices/BCBSKS%20gag%20clause%20attestation%20position%2010.16.23.pdf)
- [Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC)](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2023/2023%20Carrier%20Notices/Blue%20KC%20gag%20attestation%20position.pdf)
- [Gravie](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Gravie%20to%20complete%20gag%20attestation.pdf)

Plan sponsors responsible for completing the attestation on their own behalf can follow Bukaty Companies [How-To Guide. ](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2023/Gag%20Clause%20Prohibition%20Compliance%20Attestation_Client%20How-To%20Guide.pdf)

For additional information and support, contact your Bukaty benefits consultant or support team.

 

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