Group health plans that provide Rx coverage to Individuals eligible for Medicare Part D Employers must notify Medicare Part D-eligible individuals by Oct. 15th of each year about whether the Rx coverage is creditable or non-creditable as discussed above. No specific penalty for employers. Potential penalty for individuals who do not maintain creditable coverage.
ERISA-covered group health plans that do not qualify for the small plan exemption and MEWAs (and have timely requested an extension to the filing deadline) An employer may request a one-time extension of 2.5 months by filing a Form 5558 by the normal due date of Form 5500. Employers are required to file an annual Form […]