As employers move through open enrollment and begin looking ahead to 2027, several compliance issues deserve more than a routine annual check. This month, we’re focusing on three areas where employer responsibilities, plan design and vendor oversight intersect: Medicare Part D creditable coverage, continuing health coverage during employee leave, and the evolving compliance landscape for Self-Funded plans.
The common thread is simple: employers should know what applies to their plan, understand where responsibility sits, and avoid assuming that a carrier, TPA, or other vendor has handled the details.