With all the attention to the ACA requirements for 2013 and 2014 it’s easy to lose sight of other benefit and human resource requirements.

The Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Law affects all employer-sponsored group health plans. Entities are required to notify Medicare eligible policyholders whether or not their prescription drug coverage is creditable.

Creditable Coverage means that the coverage is expected to pay, on average, as much as the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage. Notice is due by October 15th.

There are two required disclosure notices for qualifying entities:

  • The first requirement is to provide a written discloser.
  • The second requirement is for entities to complete the Online Disclosure to CMS Form to report the creditable coverage status of their prescription drug plan.

Employee Benefit Advisors is able provide links to model notices.