Providers

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an Information Letter reminding plan sponsors of ERISA benefit plans to document procedures for appointing authorized representatives in the benefit claim and appeal process.

Telemedicine services, which allow doctors to treat patients via live “face-to-face” video through a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or PC, have become increasingly popular in recent years.

IRS Notice 2018-94 extends the due date for furnishing to individuals the 2018 Form 1095-B (Health Coverage) and Form 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) from January 31, 2019 to March 4, 2019.

Organizations working with the personal data of individuals residing in the European Union (EU) will need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Plan sponsors offering prescription drug coverage must provide the annual notice of creditable or non-creditable coverage required under Medicare Part D to Medicare Part D-eligible individuals before October 15, 2018, the start date of the annual open-enrollment period for Medicare Part D.