Are collectively bargained plans also grandfathered?
A806. Yes. They must comply with the rules that apply to all grandfathered plans. There is no delayed effective date for collectively bargained plan. Insured (but not self-funded) plans, however, retain their grandfathered status even if there is a change in insurer or other changes that would normally terminate grandfathered status are made until the date on which the last of the collective bargaining agreements relating to the coverage in effect on March 23, 2010 terminates.
