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The ABC’s of Medicare | California Benefits Team

October 15, 2021

Trying to figure out Medicare can be one of the most frustrating aspects of retirement. Even the savviest of retirees struggle with figuring out when to enroll and which parts to enroll in – there’s Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, Medigap plans and so on. And, what in the world is a … Continued

Employer Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before October 15, 2021 | San Diego Benefits Experts

October 4, 2021

By Myron Jucha & Sara Howland

Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs — either as a medical claim or through a card system? If so, be sure to distribute your plan’s Medicare Part D notice before October 15. Purpose Medicare began offering “Part D” plans — … Continued

Does Enrolling in Medicare Trigger an Offer of COBRA? | CA Employee Benefits Advisors

September 7, 2021

By Myron Jucha & Sara Howland

Enrolling in Medicare does not cause COBRA to start. Under the federal rules, COBRA must be offered to persons enrolled in the employer’s health plan only if they lose coverage because of certain specific events. Termination of employment is an example of a COBRA qualifying event. Becoming eligible for Medicare, or enrolling in Medicare, is not a … Continued

CMS Publishes 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Final Rule | CA Benefits Group UBA

July 16, 2019

By BJA Partners

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its final rule and fact sheet for benefit payment and parameters for 2020. Although the final rule primarily affects the individual market and the Exchanges, the final rule addresses the following topics that may impact employer-sponsored group health plans: The 2020 maximum annual limitation on cost sharing is $8,150 for … Continued

The ABC’s of Medicare | California Benefits Team

Employer Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before October 15, 2021 | San Diego Benefits Experts

Does Enrolling in Medicare Trigger an Offer of COBRA? | CA Employee Benefits Advisors

CMS Publishes 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Final Rule | CA Benefits Group UBA

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