To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020 and is an impressive 5,593 pages. According to the Senate Historical Office, the Act is the longest bill ever passed by Congress. Buried within the myriad of COVID-19 relief and other changes are numerous employee benefit plan provisions that employers should review and determine next steps for adoption and compliance. We understand you may not have time to slog through the nearly 6,000 pages of the new law – so we’ve summarized the key parts for you. The article is divided into three main sections addressing the significant issues in the Act relating to (i) group health plans, (ii) fringe benefits, and (iii) retirement plans, as follows: