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Administration Issues Cross-Agency Guidance Targeting Health Care Pricing and Focusing on Hospitals and Health Plans

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On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Treasury and Department of Labor (the “Agencies”) announced new steps intended to “strengthen healthcare price transparency.” ...more

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REMINDER: October 15 Is the Deadline for Prescription Drug Notices and the Extended Deadline for Form 5500s

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Does your company's health plan provide prescription drug coverage? If so, you have until October 15, 2024 to send a notice to individuals who are enrolled in Medicare Part A or Part B and are eligible for the company's...more

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February 29 Deadlines for Group Health Plans

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February 29 brings two annual deadlines for employers that sponsor a group health plan for their employees. Medicare Part D—Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS - An employer with a group health plan that provides...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Medicare Part D Notices Due October 14‎

Employers, this is your annual reminder that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires sponsors of group health plans to notify eligible individuals whether the employer’s prescription drug coverage is...more

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March 1 Deadlines for Group Health Plans

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March 1 brings two annual deadlines for employers that sponsor a group health plan for their employees. Medicare Part D—Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS - An employer with a group health plan that provides...more

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REMINDER: October 15 Is the Deadline for Prescription Drug Notices and the Extended Deadline for Form 5500s

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Does your company's health plan provide prescription drug coverage? If so, you have until October 15, 2022 to send a notice to individuals who are enrolled in Medicare Part A or Part B and are eligible for the company's...more

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4th Quarter 2022 Quick Hits for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

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As we enter the fourth quarter of 2022, sponsors and administrators of employee benefit plans have a lot to juggle. From open enrollment and required notices to plan document deadlines, it is a busy time of year. Yet, there...more

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Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notices are Due Before October 15

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Group health plan sponsors are required to send annual notices (as well as at other particular times) to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D that explain whether the health plan’s prescription drug coverage is...more

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Medicare Part D Notices Required Before October 15

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Employers that provide prescription drug coverage (Rx Coverage) to their employees must notify all Medicare-eligible employees regarding the Rx Coverage’s creditable or non-creditable status under the Medicare Prescription...more

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Well The Leaves Have Come to Turning… And It’s Notice Time Again

October brings with it the approach of year-end notices and open enrollment for 2021 health & welfare benefits. While open enrollment for your organization may be a month or so away, October 15 is the deadline for...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Reminder – Medicare Part D Notices due October 15, 2020

Group health plan sponsors must provide annual Medicare Part D Notices by October 15, 2020. Now is a good time for you to check to make sure your Notices will be timely delivered and comply with the legal requirements. Read...more

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Upcoming Group Health Plan Annual Reporting Deadlines

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With all the recent and pending changes shaking up the Employee Benefits world, at least a few things are remaining constant.  Here are a few upcoming annual reporting deadlines for group health plans...more

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Plan Sponsors – It’s That Time Of Year Again! Medicare Creditable Coverage Notices Must Be Sent By October 15th

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If prescription drug coverage is offered under your group health plan, you must provide an annual notice by October 15th to plan participants (and their dependents) who are Medicare eligible, whether they are active...more

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