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 […]
IRS Notice 2021-58: COBRA Extensions Update
The IRS has issued Notice 2021-58 that provides clarification on how to apply the COBRA extensions created under the Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain […]
Additional COBRA Subsidy Guidance: IRS Notice 2021-46
New guidance from IRS Notice 2021-46 (Notice) provides additional clarity on some miscellaneous requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 regarding premium assistance […]
The CARES Act and its Impact on Health Plans
On March 27, 2020, the third major piece of legislation relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was signed in law. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
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 […]
2020 Medicare Part D Benefit Parameters Released
Click here to access the full Announcement from CMS on April 1, 2019. Click here to access 2020 Medicare Advantage Ratebook details via CMS’ website. […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> MSP Working Aged Provisions and Same-Sex Marriages
The Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Working Aged provisions generally require that Medicare be secondary payer to group health plans for individuals age 65 or over […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Additional Medicare Tax
Additional Medicare Tax: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued proposed regulations and a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Additional Medicare Tax. It […]