Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2026 for Calendar Year Plans Group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on an annual basis and at other select times, indicating whether the plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable. This […]

OSHA Electronic Reporting Rule The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain establishments to report information from their injury and illness records to OSHA electronically by March 2 of every year. The electronic reporting rule also contains three provisions aimed at strengthening employee anti-retaliation protections. These provisions: Require employers to inform employees of their […]

OSHA FAQs: Identifying Work-related and Recordable Incidents In general, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires covered employers to prepare and maintain records of recordable, work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the […]

Deadline for Updating HIPPA Privacy Notices is Approaching The HIPAA Privacy Rule generally requires covered entities (health plans, health care providers and health care clearinghouses) to provide individuals with a Notice of Privacy Practices (or Privacy Notice) to ensure they understand how their protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed, as well as […]