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Medicare
Modernization Act:
Employers who offer
prescription drug coverage to active or retired employees (or their
spouses/dependents) who are eligible for Medicare must provide written
notice to eligible individuals regarding whether such private coverage
constitutes "creditable prescription drug coverage" under
Medicare Part D (effective January 1, 2006). The notice must be provided
regardless of whether the employer applies for the new subsidy for retiree
prescription drug coverage. The notice must be provided: (i) before the
individual's initial enrollment period for Part D; (ii) before the effective
date of enrollment in the prescription drug coverage and upon any change
that affects whether the coverage is creditable prescription drug coverage;
and (iii) upon request. CMS has prepared a
Sample
Notice for use by
employers.
In addition, employers must notify CMS of whether the coverage constitutes "creditable
coverage." |
Annually before
November 15 |
| HIPAA:
Final Portability Rules;
Reference and Best Practice Quick Guide (Free
ComplianceAid Tool) |
Plan years beginning
on or after
January 1, 2006
(calendar year plans) |
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January 28, 2008 |
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OSHA: Post summary of job-related injuries and
illnesses; Form 300A |
Annually from February 1 through April 30 |
| Annual
Funding Notice for Multi-Employer Pension Plans |
Annually 9 mos. after close of plan year |
Medicare
Part D Creditable Coverage Notice to CMS
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Determine Whether Plan Benefits will be “Deemed” to be Creditable
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Not, Make Actuarial Determination |
| Provide
Notice to
CMS - Electronic Filing
Required |
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For plan
years that end in 2007 and beyond, the filing deadline is 60
days after the first day of the plan year. |
HIPAA Privacy Notice
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Distribute HIPAA Privacy Notice Every Three Years
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| Review Notice for any
Changes and Update to Reflect the New Effective Date |
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Every 3 years |
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Medicare PART D
Personalized Disclosure Notice and Revised General Notices The disclosure must be provided no later than 60 days after
the start of the plan year for which the disclosure is being provided.
For example, for a health plan that operates on a July 1 through June 30
plan year, a disclosure must be filed with CMS no later than August 28. |
60 days after start of plan year |
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FORM 5500 |
July 31
(calendar year
filers) |
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Medicare
Modernization Act: Calendar year plans submit
applications by September 30 of each year; non-calendar year plans submit
applications 90 days prior to the beginning of each plan year. |
Annually by September 30 |
| ERISA Pension and Welfare Plans:
Reporting & Disclosure Guide |
Annual dates vary See Guide |
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