Employers
RxDC survey reference guide
Review our Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) survey reference guide for help completing the RxDC survey required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Before you start
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As of January 2026, CMS has not advised any changes from the previous version.
The deadline to submit the RxDC survey back to Blue Cross NC is March 31, 2026. Please confirm that the email you input into the survey is correct before hitting submit or you will not receive an email confirmation of your RxDC survey submission.
The RxDC Survey questions may not apply to all plan types. Please follow the instructions within the survey if a question does not apply to your plan.
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After you submit
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A submission is not confirmation that the survey was successful.
- You will receive a confirmation email from CAARxDC@bcbsnc.com.
- If you need to update any information from your original submission, please submit a new RxDC Survey using the same link.
- If multiple submissions are received for the same funding arrangement, the most recent submission will be used.
Please note: CAARxDC@bcbsnc.com is an unmonitored mailbox. Do not reply to the confirmation email.
Guidance on survey questions
Here are tips for answering each survey question and determining which plan type must provide data. For example, after choosing your health plan type, additional questions will be directed to self-funded groups only.
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Calculating average monthly premiums
Member premiums
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Employer premiums
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- For self-funded plans, this is total plan costs minus premiums paid by members.
- This average is based on reference year 2024 instructions.
- For surveys containing multiple policies, all policies should be included in the calculation.
Frequently asked questions
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