Does My Pennsylvania Company Need an ERISA Wrap Document and Summary Plan Description?

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If your Pennsylvania company offers employee benefits covered by ERISA, you generally need proper written plan documentation and a Summary Plan Description, or SPD. A document specifically called an ERISA wrap document is not required by name, but employers often use one when insurance carrier materials do not contain all the employer-specific information needed for […]

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice: What Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know

HR professional reviewing Medicare Part D coverage documents in a Pennsylvania office.

Quick Answer: What Should Pennsylvania Employers Know About the Medicare Part D Notice? If your Pennsylvania business offers prescription drug benefits, you generally need to tell Medicare-eligible individuals covered by the plan whether the prescription coverage is creditable or non-creditable. The annual notice must be provided before October 15, and employers or other plan sponsors […]