All Part D Eligible Individuals working for the company must be notified by October 15 as to whether the prescription drug coverage the company offers to employees and former employees (including spouses and dependents) qualifies as creditable. Plan sponsors should also annually disclose this information to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Who are Part D Eligible Individuals?

Employees, spouses and dependents of employees, and retirees eligible for Medicare.

What is a creditable prescription plan?

Creditable prescription plans, on average, pay out at least as much as standard Medicare Part D coverage.

Is the plan I offer creditable?

Most insurers provide guidance on whether an employer’s Rx benefits are considered creditable

What happens if the plan is not creditable?

The notification must explain when an individual may enroll in a Part D plan, and that he or she may be subject to a lifetime late enrollment penalty under Part D.

How do I disclose creditable coverage to Part D Eligible Individuals and CMS?

Henderson Brothers has distributed the 2015 prescription benefit parameters, model notices, and detailed instructions on how to properly disclose creditable and non-creditable coverage. Feel free to contact your HBI Consultant or Analyst if you have questions regarding your Medicare Part D disclosure obligations.

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