SSG Insights | Week of October 07_2022
Medicare Part D Notices are Due Before Oct. 15, 2022
Group health plan sponsors must provide the annual Medicare Part D creditable coverage disclosure notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2022—the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D. This Advisor summarizes the requirement to provide Medicare Part D notices, including the upcoming deadline, the availability of model notices and permissible ways to deliver the notices.
Panel Releases Recommendation for Anxiety Screening in Adults
On Sept. 20, 2022, a panel of medical experts released a draft recommendation for anxiety screening in adults younger than age 65. If the draft recommendation is finalized, health plans will be required to provide first-dollar coverage for anxiety screenings. This Legal Update summarizes this development.
Inflation: The Impact Inside and Out
In June 2022, U.S. inflation hit a four-decade high at 9.1%. Increasing prices on everything from milk to rent affects your wallet and contributes to anxiety and feelings of insecurity about being able to meet basic needs and future planning. Employers can, and should, play a proactive role in supporting employees facing financial burdens. This insight provides a few areas employers can offer or enhance.
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