3 pages. Excerpt: For group health plans that have insurers, or third-party administrators that pay or adjudicate claims, the third-party administrator (or insurer) is the responsible reporting entity that must meet the filing deadlines and requirements. Employers should make sure their third-party administrator (or insurer) is taking steps to comply with the program. For group health plans that already participate in a voluntary data sharing agreement or a voluntary data exchange agreement with CMS, electronic registration began in October 2008, and reporting begins in the first quarter of 2009. For all other group health plans, electronic registration begins in April 2009 and reporting will begin on July 1, 2009.  MORE >>