SSG Insights | Week of September 24th
Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2021
Medicare Part D imposes disclosure requirements on employers with group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals.
Plan sponsors must provide the annual disclosure notice to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2021—the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D.
What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers
Soon, the government will be imposing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement on private employers. This article discusses the implications of this mandate and how it may affect employers once released.
Premium Surcharges for Nonvaccinated Individuals
Employers that wish to impose a premium surcharge (or offer an incentive) based on COVID 19 vaccination status should carefully consider the compliance obligations related to this strategy.
Because this would likely need to be structured as a wellness program, employers should become familiar with the legal requirements for wellness programs.
DOL Extends Rescission Date for Joint Employer Rule to Oct. 5, 2021
On July 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is rescinding its 2020 Joint Employer Determination Rule (the Rule), effective Sept. 28, 2021. On Sept. 20, the DOL extended this date to Oct. 5, 2021.
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