The introduction of Medicare Part D has created a host of administrative, operational, economic, and communication challenges for employer groups and union plan sponsors that still provide prescription drug benefits for their retirees. Under the Medicare Modernization Act, these organizations basically have two choices: either stay the course of being the primary payer/provider of retiree prescription drug benefits (and receive a government subsidy for doing so), or begin shifting retirees into a Medicare Part D plan. Each option has its various pros and cons – as well as unique sets of challenges.

Led by Jean LeMasurier, former Senior Advisor for the Employer Policy and Operations Group at CMS, Gorman Health Group’s experienced consultants can work with employers and union groups to sort out the complexities and help design a course of action that makes sense. We will work with organizations to determine the most cost-efficient options, develop a timeline and implementation strategy, and design an effective communication, training and outreach plan.