Employers often advocate on behalf of their employees in benefit disputes and appeals, answer
questions with regard to the health plan, and generally help them navigate their health benefits. Is

this type of assistance allowed under the regulation?

A.
The final rule does nothing to hinder or prohibit plan sponsors from advocating on behalf of
group health plan participants or providing assistance in understanding their health plans.

B.
The final rule prohibits plan sponsors from advocating on behalf of group health plan
participants or providing assistance in understanding their health plans

C.
The final rule does hinder but does not prohibit plan sponsors from advocating on behalf of
group health plan participants or providing assistance in understanding their health plans

D.
The final rule does no advocating on behalf of group health plan participants or provide
assistance in understanding their health plan.