Section 2590.716-1 - Basis and scope(a)Basis. Sections 2590.716-1 through 2590.725-4 implement sections 716-725 of ERISA.(b)Scope. This part establishes standards for group health plans, and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage with respect to surprise medical bills, transparency in health care coverage, and additional patient protections. This part also establishes an independent dispute resolution process, and standards for certifying independent dispute resolution entities. 86 FR 36959 , July 13, 2021, as amended at 86 FR 56111 , Oct. 7, 2021; 86 FR 66699 , Nov. 23, 2021 86 FR 36959, 9/13/2021; as amended at 86 FR 56111, 10/7/2021; 86 FR 66699, 12/23/2021