Week of September 13 2024 | SSG Insights

Inflation Eases in August, Reaching a Three-year Low

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 2.5% year over year in August, down from 2.9% in July.

Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2024

Group health plan sponsors must provide the annual Medicare Part D creditable coverage disclosure notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2024—the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes the requirement to provide Medicare Part D notices and more.

August 2024 | SSG Compliance Recap

This Compliance Recap Features:

• Federal Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban Nationwide: Important Insights for Employers;
• FDA Approves New and Updated Covid-19 Vaccines;
• Release Dates for Biden Administration Health Care Regulation;
• Johnson & Johnson Litigation Update;
• Wells Fargo PBM and Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit; and,
• Question of the Month.

WEBINAR: Best Practices for a Successful Open Enrollment

Attend our upcoming October 8th webinar to learn how federal and state laws impact open enrollment period.