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Gag Clause Attestation

Group health plans must file an annual attestation that their contracts contain no gag clauses limiting access to provider, cost, or quality information. The attestation goes to federal regulators, usually with help from the carrier or third-party administrator.

What is the gag clause prohibition attestation?

June 30, 2026June 16, 2026 by HealthInsuranceFAQs

The gag clause prohibition (from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) bars health plans from agreeing to contract terms that block access to provider-specific cost and quality data. Plans must submit an annual attestation that their contracts contain no such gag clauses, generally due December 31.

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