Creditable Rx Coverage Notice to Medicare-Eligible

As a reminder, it is that time of year for you to distribute information to anyone on your group who is eligible for Medicare that your prescription plan is “creditable.” Attached is the model notice. The only information that you must fill in: the space for (entity)...

July 2011 Consumer Tips: Save $$$ at the Pharmacy

We’re pleased to share with you the results of our recent research (courtesy of our Mitch Harris, CBC) to save you and your employees money on prescription drugs.  Mitch hunted down the deals being offered by many of the national pharmacy chains and retailers and...

FSA Submissions, No Copay Preventive Services & HIPAA

As we arrive at the end of 2010, BMC Benefit Services is providing a brief update on some issues that will impact everyone in 2011. OTC Drugs Require a Prescription for FSA Submission in 2011 If you have an FSA, this is a reminder that you will need a prescription in...

August 2010 Update: Health Care Reform

ARRA COBRA Subsidy Update The ARRA COBRA subsidy has expired and has not been extended. Current COBRA notices should be in the pre-ARRA format. If BMC Benefit Services sends your COBRA notices, we’ve already updated our files to the pre-ARRA notices. Carrier Product...