On December 19, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published the final rule outlining claims procedure regulations for employee benefit plans providing disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The rule promotes greater disclosures for plan administrators denying disability claims. While originally in effect as of January 18, 2017, the ruling is on hold for 60 days with the January 20, 2017 Regulatory Freeze.