Understanding Medicare Part D Notice Requirements for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2025 parameters for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, marking significant updates that […]
Gag Clause Attestation Deadline Looming
What is the Gag Clause Attestation? The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 prohibits health plans from entering onto an agreement with plan service providers that […]
CMS to Employers: “Please Extend Special Enrollment Period”
CMS is urging employers to extend special enrollment periods for persons losing their Medicaid and CHIP coverage. During the COVID public health emergency, terminations from […]
CMS Releases Petition Instructions for Entities Seeking IDR Certification
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released instructions via their website for entities wishing to apply as a certified independent dispute resolution (IDR) entity. […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regulatory Resources for Employee Benefit Plans
The past week has brought an onslaught of changes for the world, including changes in U.S. federal legislation to address the COVID-19 pandemic. ComplianceDashboard has […]
Health & Welfare Plans: First Quarter Reminders
The helter-skelter of the holiday season is over & Spring is just around the corner! In the world of health & welfare benefits, let’s remember […]
Reporting Primary Prescription Coverage Mandatory January 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has issued new guidance on Medicare Secondary Payer (“MSP”) reporting requirements in response to the SUPPORT for […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> 2015 Transitional Reinsurance Form Available
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the 2015 Transitional Reinsurance Program Annual Enrollment and Contribution Form is now available. The form […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Transitional Reinsurance Program – HHS Releases Announcement on Refund Request Deadline
On April 14, 2015 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released an announcement relating to the April 30, 2015 deadline to submit refund requests for […]