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Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15, 2023
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the health plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable.
Plan sponsors must provide the annual disclosure notice to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2023—the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D. CMS has provided model disclosure notices for employers to use.
This notice is important because Medicare beneficiaries who are not covered by creditable prescription drug coverage and do not enroll in Medicare Part D when first eligible will likely pay higher premiums if they enroll at a later date. Although there are no specific penalties associated with this notice requirement, failing to provide the notice may be detrimental to employees.
This Legislative Brief is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel for legal advice.
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Judy joined the Employee Benefits division of Lawley in March 2010 as a Compliance Specialist. Judy’s role is to provide clients with enhanced service in the areas of new and existing legislation and compliance. She works closely with Employee Benefits Consultants and Account Executives to provide clients with the tools and information to remain compliant. Judy provides timely education, guidance and conveys the requirements and intricacies of new legislation in a practical fashion.
Specifically, Judy has focused her attention on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and possesses a thorough understanding of the continuously evolving requirements of this law.