CMS update Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices

CMS revised the Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices and changed the date for delivering the notice to October 15^th (from November 15^th).  Group health plans that offer prescription coverage to Medicare eligible participants must provide Part D creditable coverage notices

• Before the beginning of Medicare Part D annual enrollment period
• Before an individual is first eligible for Medicare Part D
• Before the effective date of coverage for any Medicare eligible individual that joins the plan
• Whenever prescription drug coverage ends or changes so that it is no longer creditable or becomes creditable
• Upon request