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ANNOUNCEMENTS


CMS Delays Supplemental Benefit Mid-Year Notification Requirement: What Plans Need to Know Now
In September 2025, CMS announced that it would delay enforcement of the mid-year supplemental benefit notification requirement. While the regulation itself remains in effect, CMS has temporarily paused auditing and penalties associated with the mandate.
Sep 16


Return Mail and CMS Audits: What You Don’t Track Can Hurt You
Returned mail without a resolution can trigger red flags with CMS auditors. Learn what happens when mail is returned and how plans can be proactive.
Sep 9


Transforming Healthcare Communication: How We Cut Return Mail by 50% for a Major Medicare Advantage Plan
Command Direct shares a case study on implementing a return mail management solution for a major Medicare Advantage plan.
Jul 30


Navigating the New CMS Compliance Landscape: Supplemental Benefits Communication in the Age of Accountability
The healthcare communication landscape has fundamentally shifted with CMS's 2025 Final Rule. Medicare Advantage organizations now face an era of unprecedented oversight around supplemental benefits.
Jul 16


Outdated Addresses, Broken Trust: Why Data Accuracy Is Key to Member Engagement
By implementing a return mail management process, health plans can reduce missed communications and improve member trust.
Jul 10


Why Return Mail is Costing Health Plans More Than You Think
Command Direct shares a free infographic for health plans to discover why return mail is so costly.
Apr 30


Why Health Plans Should Start Welcome Kit Planning Early
Welcome Kits are complex and must adhere to regulatory requirements, but Command Direct can help. We have experience in strategy, design, printing, fulfillment, mailing, and more.
Apr 16


The Hidden Cost of Return Mail for Health Plans
Health plans can discover why return mail matters and how a structured approach can reduce cost and improve compliance.
Apr 10


Command Direct Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance
Command Direct announced its online portals have earned certified status by HITRUST for information security.
Oct 21, 2024


Command Direct Expands Directory Builder Platform for Enhanced Printed and Web-Ready Provider Directories
Command Direct Expands Directory Builder Platform for Enhanced Printed and Web-Ready Provider Directories
Sep 4, 2024


Utilization Management: Case Study
UM Case Study - This project has been in place for over three years and our team continues to adapt to the ever-changing requirements.
Jul 22, 2024


July 2024 USPS Postage Rate Increase
Effective July 14, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has increased postal rates for various mailing services.
Jul 18, 2024


USPS Postage Rate Increase: What you need to know
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a recommended rate change that will impact various mailing services and postage rates
Jun 17, 2024


Unlock Savings with Postage Optimization
At Command Direct, we specialize in postage optimization for Health Plans and TPA’s.
Apr 18, 2024


Top 10 Challenges of Utilization Management Letter Distribution
To develop a comprehensive solution, it is first important to identify the potential challenges of UM letter distribution...
Mar 21, 2024


Postage Rates Rise Again: The Growing ROI of Electronic Communications
As postage rates continue to rise, the benefits of transitioning to electronic noticing for Health Plans become even more apparent.
Jan 9, 2024


Transforming Medicaid Managed Care Plan Member Communications
New York's Medicaid Managed Care Plans are required to offer the option of Electronic Noticing, Multichannel Member Communications
Sep 5, 2023


Four Simple Strategies to Reduce Return Mail for Health Plans
Return mail can be a major headache for Health Plans of all sizes. Here are four simple strategies to reduce return mail for health plans.
May 9, 2023


Command Direct engages its 10th NY Health Plan for its MyHEALTH DOCUMENTS™ Platform
Command Direct engages its 10th NY Medicaid/MAP plan for its MyHEALTH DOCUMENTS™ Platform for Electronic Noticing
Dec 20, 2022


NY Department of Health Releases Guidance for Electronic Noticing Requirement
NY State DOH, Office of Health Insurance Programs has released guidance for Medicaid Managed Care Plans on Enrollee Electronic Notification
Oct 31, 2022
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