You may already be taking steps to protect your health during the COVID-19 emergency. Be sure to also protect your identity from scammers by guarding your Medicare Number. It’s easy to get distracted and let your guard down during these uncertain times. Scammers may try to steal your Medicare Number. They might lie about sending […]
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Each plan that offers prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D must give at least a standard level of coverage set by Medicare, as shown in the chart below. Plans can vary the list of prescription drugs they cover (called a formulary) and how they place drugs into different “tiers” on their formularies, as well
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Congress Congress approved a $2 trillion emergency package to help millions of American workers and businesses survive the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic gripping the country. Here is a summary of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and here is NAHU’s official statement on the CARES Act. Could there be a “Phase 4” coronavirus response? Administration CMS
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How will this Fact Sheet help me? As you near age 65, you have to make several important decisions about your Medicare coverage. These decisions can be confusing and can take some time to make. This fact sheet will help you: Determine your Initial Enrollment Period Decide whether to enroll in Medicare Part A and
Please check the PHP website for the most up to date plan information. https://www.phpni.com/covid-19 Information specific to PHP clients and members: What does PHP cover for COVID-19? PHP is expanding our COVID-19 coverage effectively immediately. PHP will cover the COVID-19 test and the visit where the test takes place at 100% with no deductible, copay or co-insurance.
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Please refer to the United Healthcare website for the most up to date materials. Link for Employers: https://www.uhc.com/employer Link for Plan Participants & Employees: https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/covid-19 Clinical: Download clinical FAQs (pdf) Federal guidance: Download federal guidance FAQs (pdf) Member support: Download member support FAQs (pdf) Testing: Download testing FAQs (pdf) Pharmacy coverage: Download pharmacy coverage FAQs (pdf) Special enrollment: Download
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Key Points from Anthem Conference Call March 23, 2020 Please check Anthem’s website for the most up to date information: https://www.anthem.com/coronavirus An official communication from Anthem should be sent to plan administrators, but we’re providing a quick update from Anthem’s March 23rd conference call. The following applies to Anthem’s fully insured plans – Self funded
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The chart below shows a comparison of Standardized Medicare Supplement plans. Please note that an individual insurance company may not offer all plans in the chart below. Medicare Supplement plans C, F & High Deductible F are only available to beneficiaries first eligible for Medicare prior to January 1, 2020. 2020 Plan Chart
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Nov. 28, 2018. CVS Health closes its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna. Jan. 9. Mr. Merlo says CVS will kick-start specialized services for Aetna members with cardiovascular disease and pilot a readmission prevention program. Jan. 14. CVS announces it will spend $100 million over the next five years on community health initiatives in three categories: improving local access to affordable, quality care; impacting public
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“In light of rising health care spending, benefits are evolving from simply providing coverage to fully integrated care coordination with one-on-one advocacy,” said Kevin Cassidy, president of Employer Solutions for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in a recent article. “More employers are looking for plans that further integrate pharmacy and behavioral health programs in an effort to
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