|
Telemedicine: Fast, Convenient, Affordable and Easy
|
|
Date: January 12, 2012
|
| HealthNow MD gives your clients the ability to offer 24/7 physician access to their employees for as little as $15/per employee per month*. Whether they need medical advice in the middle of the night, can’t get in soon enough with their doctor or they simply don’t have time during a busy workday for a doctor’s appointment – HealthNow MD has your clients covered! As an added bonus, you can receive a one-time $5 per employee bonus for any new group brought in from now until March 15, 2012! |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Sales Bonus Program, Get Paid More!
|
|
Date: January 12, 2012
|
| UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new sales bonus program! The bonus is available to agents in Texas who sell new medical plans with up to 99 eligible employees with effective dates from January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Updated Small Business Checklists
|
|
Date: January 12, 2012
|
| UnitedHealthcare has recently updated their 2-50 and 51+ Small Business Checklists. Save yourself some time before submitting at 51+ quote request or 2-50 prescreen/HB2015 request by making sure you have everything required on the checklists. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
HealthNow MD Sales Bonus
|
|
Date: December 20, 2011
|
| Receive a one-time $5 per employee bonus for any new group brought in from now until March 15, 2012! |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Installation Document Requirements
|
|
Date: December 20, 2011
|
| Effective immediately, all groups that have been in business for one or more years must provide UnitedHealthcare with wage and tax documentation, unless the group is a non-profit/church organization. |
|
Agent Appointment Terminations
|
|
Date: December 20, 2011
|
| UHC recently notified all agents with an active agent agreement on file that their criteria for appointments would be changing. In order to keep your UnitedHealthcare appointment active, agents must have at least one in-force medical or specialty group. If you do not meet the minimum criteria, UnitedHealthcare will provide you with 60 days advanced notification of termination of your appointment. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Eligibility Verification
|
|
Date: December 20, 2011
|
| UHC introduces a new Risk Management/Eligibility Verification website for UHC customers and agents to download audit forms and get answers to general questions regarding an Eligibility Verification audit. UnitedHealthcare customers will continue to receive paper versions of the audits. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Texas Notice of Rate Increases / Rate Regulation
|
|
Date: December 20, 2011
|
| Effective Jan. 1, 2012 a new Texas bill will require certain information be disclosed to the small employer (defined as 2-50) at least 60 days in advance of a premium rate increase. The renewal packets will include the additional information beginning with April renewals. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
2012 Advantage RX PDL for Oklahoma
|
|
Date: December 20, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has released the 2012 RX PDL for Oklahoma. As always, for the most current PDL updates, visit myuhc.com. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
ACEC Association Members Qualify for Premium Discount
|
|
Date: December 8, 2011
|
| Are you quoting an Engineering Firm? Engineering firms that are members of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) qualify for a 12% DISCOUNT off of UnitedHealthcare Final New Business rates. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Lubbock Network Updates
|
|
Date: December 8, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare is working hard to expand their network in the Lubbock area. Southwest Diagnostic Clinic (Premier PCP) was added effective 11/1, Great Plains Anesthesia will be added effective 12/15 and NorthStar Surgery Center effective 1/1/12. |
|
2012 PDL Available
|
|
Date: December 8, 2011
|
| The 2012 PDL Quick Reference Guide for the Texas fully insured market is now available. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
$500 Deductible Plan is Back!
|
|
Date: December 8, 2011
|
| The $500/80% plan, TF1, is now open in UeS for 1/1/12 and later effective dates. The TF1 plan is most comparable to the existing 9JG plan and dual option pairings will mimic the T9W plan. |
|
Vision Rate Card for 1st Qtr 2012
|
|
Date: December 8, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has released their Vision Rate Card for effective dates through March 31, 2012. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Streamline the Submission Process
|
|
Date: November 18, 2011
|
| Help us help you - submit a clean, timely case. Here are a few tips for a faster issue and a happier client. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Business Sales Bonus
|
|
Date: November 18, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new sales bonus program! The bonus is available to agents in Texas who sell new medical plans with up to 99
eligible employees with effective dates from January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Holiday Shopping Discounts for UHC Members
|
|
Date: November 18, 2011
|
| Don’t forget to remind your UnitedHealthcare clients about the UnitedHealth Allies discount program. For a list of partners and the discounts available, log on to www.optumhealthallies.com and visit the Marketplace. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Early Renewal Bonus
|
|
Date: November 15, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare is offering a bonus of $150 to Texas agents for each small group case (up to 50 employees) that submits an employer's acceptance of renewal at least 45 days in advance of the group's actual renewal date. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Service Fee to Replace 100+ Commissions
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| For new and renewing business effective on or after Jan 1st 2012, UnitedHealthcare will move to a service fee basis in lieu of commissions for the fully insured 100+ medical market. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Certificate of Coverage Comparison
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has put together a comprehensive that spotlights the differences between the 2007 and 2011 Certificate of Coverages. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Vision Rate Card
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| Show your clients how valuable adding vision coverage can be with UnitedHealthcare's Specialty Vision Benefits. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Dual Option Grid Available
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has released their 2012 Small Business Dual Option grid for Texas. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Race to Show Contest
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare is offering their UnitedAdvantage Platinum Brokers a chance to win a trip to the 2012 Kentucky Derby! |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's Premier Producer Program
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| Aetna has launched an exclusive new program, Aetna Premier Producer Program (APPP), aimed at rewarding their top-performing brokers. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's 2012 PDL List Changes
|
|
Date: November 9, 2011
|
| You can find the changes to Aetna's PDL List for 2012 outlined in a letter that was mailed out to their members at the end of October. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Secure Email Service Provider
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| In our continuing effort to secure your information, The Insurance Exchange has upgraded our secure email system. Due to this change, you will see a different registration page when you receive an email from us with Protected Health Information. This link will provide you with instructions on opening an email, registering with the system, and viewing your message. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Tis the Season
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| To help promote immunizations this year, OptumHealth has launched the OptumHealth Flu Shot Card - a simple, convenient solution to prevent the seasonal flu. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Healthy Texas Update
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has updated their HealthyTexas flyer to reflect the addition of the following three new plans: Healthy Texas 2000, Healthy Texas 2500 and the Healthy Texas HSA 2500. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
2012 UHC Prescription Updates/Changes
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| Effective January 1, 2012 there will be updates made to the PDL. These updates include tier changes, generic launches and drug exclusions. Please see the attached PDL Employee Flyer to review the majority of the updates. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's "Plans at a Glance"
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| Aetna has released the "Plans at a Glance" flyer for their new product portfolio effective 12/1/2011.
If you would like the Aetna Avenue Guide, please contact your sales representative at (972) 991-6500. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Save Time, Go Online
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| Online doctor visits? YES! Aetna has teamed with RelayHealth to offer their customers online visits. For routine care, online visits are a convenient alternative to phone calls or in-person appointments. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Navigator - Your PHR at your fingertips
|
|
Date: October 17, 2011
|
| Your Personal Health Record (PHR) takes your health data out of a file and puts it online. You can access it 24/7, update it and share it with your doctor. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
DAHU's 25th Annual Golf Tournament
|
|
Date: September 27, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange is proud to be a part of the DAHU's 25th Annual Golf Tournament.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Bigger and Better
|
|
Date: September 2, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange is moving into our new location next weekend. Effective Monday, September 12th, you can find us across the parking lot in the Tollway Towers South building.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
A Night Out with Our Brokers
|
|
Date: September 2, 2011
|
| We recently enjoyed a pre-season Dallas Cowboy game with a few of our brokers.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Win Prizes on myuhc.com
|
|
Date: September 2, 2011
|
| When your clients register for myuhc.com and go paperless, they'll have a shot and scoring great prizes. Be sure to forward the attached flyer with details and instructions to all your UHC clients.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
United Advantage...
|
|
Date: September 2, 2011
|
| An exclusive program designed for top-performing UnitedHealthcare agencies and brokers. Those that meet the United Advantage qualifications of Platinum or Gold levels are truly forming a partnership with UnitedHealthcare and The Insurance Exchange. One of the United Advantage benefits is Training and Education, see the attached training calendar.
If you would like more information on the United Advantage program, please contact a member of our sales team at (972) 991-6500.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Texas Health Care Privacy Law
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| Governor Rick Perry has signed into law House Bill 300 (HB300) that mandates new patient privacy protections and harsher penalties for privacy violations related to electronic health records (EHR).
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Small Business Administration Kits Now Available on Employer eServices
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| Effective, Aug. 22, Medical and Ancillary-only Administration Kits for current and new groups with up to 99 eligible employees and with at least one UnitedHealthcare PRIME policy (medical, dental, vision, basic life policies only) will be available online at Employer eServices.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Price Transparency
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare will soon release a much more consumer-friendly tool that will aid in price transparency. Replacing the current Treatment Cost Estimator, this new tool will show cost for physician care, outpatient procedures and inpatient services where there are high variations in cost.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Guidelines for the Health Savings Account
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| New guidelines for 2012 have been issued for UnitedHealthcare's Health Savings Account (HSA). See chart for details.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's Producer Bonus Trip Program
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| Rack up bonus points with Aetna's Producer Bonus program and win a trip to a sunny destination. Effective August 1, 2011 through December 15, 2011.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Earn Points with the Aetna Small Group 2011 Broker Bonus Plan
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| Take part in the Aetna Small Group 2011 Broker Bonus Program, effective August 1, 2011 to December 15, 2011 and rack up points by selling new business cases in Texas and Oklahoma. Applies to Aetna new business Small Group cases only.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Take a Look at the OAMC Basic Plan
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| This quality health insurance plan is offered at an affordable price with significant cost savings that average about 50% lower than the OAMC $2500 plan.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Vital Savings by Aetna Dental Discount Program
|
|
Date: August 18, 2011
|
| Aetna subscribers can save 15 to 50 percent on dental services, including cleanings, root canals, crowns, orthodontia and even teeth whitening with the new Vital Savings by Aetna dental program.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
The UnitedHealth Premium® Designation Program Comes to Amarillo
|
|
Date: June 23, 2011
|
| The UnitedHealth Premium® Designation Program is now available for Amarillo. Before making an appointment, always check that the doctor or facility participates in your network. Check the attached directory for more details.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Benefits for National Restaurant Association Members
|
|
Date: June 23, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has teamed with the National Restaurant Association to provide members of all sizes accessible and comprehensive benefit plans. In conjunction, the Restaurant Healthcare discount program combines three of the most-requested employee health care services into one affordable benefit program.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Maximum Non-Network Reimbursement Program
|
|
Date: June 23, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare offers an improved approach to reimbursing covered services delivered by non-network physicians and facilities.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Men’s Health Tips from UnitedHealthcare
|
|
Date: June 23, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has compiled several articles focused on men’s health to help bring awareness to this often overlooked issue. The articles touch upon such concerns as the male tendency to avoid getting routine checkups, social networking for longer lives, suggested checkups/ tests and prostate cancer risks.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
OAMC Basic Plans
|
|
Date: June 23, 2011
|
| Take another look at the Aetna OAMC Basic plan. This quality health insurance plan is offered at an affordable price with significant cost savings that average about 50% lower than the Open Access Managed Choice $2500 plan.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Administrative Pricing Change Effective July 1, 2011
|
|
Date: June 23, 2011
|
| Please be aware that effective July 1, 2011, Aetna will implement a new administrative fee pricing schedule for Aetna Healthfund® health reimbursement account, Premium Only Plan, Flexible Spending Account and Cobra.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
TIE Looking for Underwriting Assistant
|
|
Date: May 26, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange’s history is steeped in commitment, knowledge and dependability, and we’re always looking for additions to our team that can deliver the same pinnacle of performance that we pledge to our clients and to ourselves. Currently, we are looking for an Underwriting Assistant. The right candidate will be expected to [More Info]
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
FWAHU SB79 Small Group Agent Certification Class
|
|
Date: May 26, 2011
|
| FWAHU is holding a SB79 Small Group Agent Certification Class on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington from 8:00 to 5:00.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Reminder for Principal Conversions
|
|
Date: May 26, 2011
|
| As you transition your Principal block to UnitedHealthcare, we encourage you to utilize our skills, knowledge and experience. Please keep in mind that benefits/coverage will differ from each carrier. We recommend having The Insurance Exchange hold a benefits knowledge meeting with your clients to discuss the changes that the group/employees can expect. By doing this, all questions can be answered and all fears concerning the change in benefits quelled. Our goal is to take the burden off your shoulders and make this process as seamless as possible.
|
|
Aetna Small Group 2011 Net-Growth Bonus
|
|
Date: May 26, 2011
|
| Aetna is offering quarterly bonuses dependent upon employee retention. Once you hit and maintain 200 lives in-force, you become eligible for the Net-Growth Bonus. The bonus is based on the number of new clients you enroll and retain in a medical plan with Aetna Small Group for the quarter. You must qualify for at least 1 new business bonus in a calendar quarter in order to be eligible for the Net-Growth Bonus.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Changing Rules for 2011 Aetna HRA
|
|
Date: May 12, 2011
|
| Due to the influence of Health Care Reform, a few changes have been made to the way your Aetna HRA functions concerning OTC medications.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna OAMC Updates
|
|
Date: May 12, 2011
|
| Aetna has released several helpful flyers describing the benefits of the Aetna Open Access Managed Choice® plans. The OAMC plans are compared to other carrier’s small group plans, detailing the cost-saving benefits of the OAMC.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Introduces New Health Care Reform Website
|
|
Date: May 12, 2011
|
| Aetna has just launched Health Reform Connection, their first website completely dedicated to helping people understand health care reform.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Medicine Use in the U.S. 2010
|
|
Date: April 28, 2011
|
| 2010 reinforced the slowing growth trends in medicinal use of the last decade and when adjusted for economic and population growth, spending grew by less than 1 percent. The volume of medicines consumed also grew at very low volumes, and even declined in the case of injectables and infusables. A number of factors contributed to this comparatively and historically low growth, including fewer patient visits to doctor’s offices, patent expiries for branded products, expanded usage of generic products and less spending on new products.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Reporting the Cost of Health Care Coverage
|
|
Date: April 28, 2011
|
| On March 25, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service published Notice 2011-28, which provides guidance to large employers (defined as employers issuing more than 250 W-2s for calendar year 2011) on how to report the cost of group health coverage on employees’ W-2s, effective beginning 2012. Notice 2011-28 postpones this reporting requirement for smaller employers. Updated changes to W-2 reporting include timing, how aggregate cost will be reported, coverage costs and changes to FSAs.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Announces “Optum” Master Brand
|
|
Date: April 28, 2011
|
| UnitedHealth Group has announced that the company’s health services unify their market presence under the master brand Optum®. This brand unification is focused on making it easier for the broad health services marketplace to understand and access the spectrum of capabilities that help participants throughout the health care system improve health, increase efficiency and create a better experience for consumers.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
WhiteGlove: Big Threat to Walk-In Medicine
|
|
Date: April 21, 2011
|
| Founded in 2007 by Robert Fabbio and William Rice, MD, WhiteGlove House Call Health is becoming the biggest threat to walk-in medicine. The program is being marketed to employers to try to cap their acute care and chronic costs while offering employees and dependents an exceptional healthcare experience.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHC 2011 Specialty Benefits Broker Bonus Program
|
|
Date: April 21, 2011
|
| When you sell or renew group term life, supplemental life, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, vision and critical illness insurance for groups with two or more eligible employees during 2011, you may be eligible for a Specialty Benefits Broker Bonus offered by UnitedHealthcare.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Updates Prescription Drug List
|
|
Date: April 21, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare continues to look for ways to provide their members with an affordable pharmacy benefit program. Their Prescription Drug List (PDL) includes brand and generic medications approved by the FDA. Effective July 1, 2011 there will be updates made to the PDL.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna’s Save a Copay® Program
|
|
Date: April 21, 2011
|
| Aetna Pharmacy Management gives employees an additional way to save with the Save a Copay Program. Aetna members that use certain generic drugs in place of their brand-name counterparts can see additional savings on their out-of-pocket expenses.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Employer/Employee Applications Approved
|
|
Date: April 14, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has revised the Small Business Employer and Employee Applications required for installation. Underwriting will allow a 60 day grace period for the old applications. After 60 days, it will be mandatory to use the new forms. If applicants will be utilizing a PEO, a PEO form will be required for installation.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Default Rx Changes for 51-99
|
|
Date: April 14, 2011
|
| All 51-99 RFP’s with an effective date on or after May 1, 2011 will no longer have 2V Rx options. The JD drug card will be the default.
|
|
Specialty Pharmaceuticals Breakdown
|
|
Date: April 14, 2011
|
| Spending on specialty pharmaceuticals is estimated to climb to 40 percent of total drug expenditures by 2030. Who controls patient access and who should pay for them are explored in a white paper report released by UnitedHealthcare.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
|
|
Date: April 14, 2011
|
| The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is a non-profit charity dedicated to improving access to medical-related services, which have the potential to significantly enhance either the clinical condition or the quality of life of the child, that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Specialty CareRx®
|
|
Date: April 14, 2011
|
| Aetna Specialty CareRx is a pharmacy benefit/insurance plan that covers certain specialty drugs. Specialty drugs are used to treat chronic health, can be expensive and can sometimes be hard to find at a retail pharmacy.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Attend DAHU’s Annual Sales Symposium
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange will be a sponsor for the DAHU’s Annual Sales Symposium on April 27th from 8am to 3:30pm. Five hours of Continuing Education credits being offered; presenters include: Eric Johnson, Andra Grava and Alicia Haff. Be sure to stop by our booth and introduce yourself! For more information or to register, visit the DAHU event page.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHC Save Money with the Select Designated Pharmacy Program
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare offers several money-saving options with the Select Designated Pharmacy program. You can change to a lower-cost medication to treat your condition or stay with your local pharmacy and receive your current medication from the mail-order pharmacy.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Source4Women Seminar: Mindful Eating
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| Join Kathleen Zelman on April 12 for the latest UnitedHealthcare Source4Women Seminar “Mindful Eating: Discouraging Emotional and Disordered Eating.” This webinar will help you learn how to eat more mindfully while avoiding the traps that could lead to emotional and disordered eating.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Keep Informed with UnitedHealthcare InTouch
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| The spring issue of InTouch, a publication for UnitedHealthcare customers, covers topics such as clearing up health care reform confusion, promoting better care decisions, saving money at the pharmacy, and the Quicken Health Expense Tracker.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
PacifiCare Name Change
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| PacifiCare of Texas Inc., a UnitedHealthcare company, is changing its name to UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, effective May 1, 2011. Information and tools that display the PacifiCare name will be updated to reflect the UnitedHealthcare name and logo and the name of the supporting entity.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Small Group Employee Assistance Program
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| Utilize Aetna’s Small Group Employee Assistance Program to better manage health costs, help maintain employee productivity and increase employee satisfaction and well-being.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Ways to Save Money with Aetna’s POP, FSA, and TAR Programs
|
|
Date: April 7, 2011
|
| Explore a few ways that Aetna helps you save more money – POP, FSA, and TAR programs. Established by IRS Code Section 125 and 132, these plans allow employers to offer employees the ability to pay for a variety of health care and dependent care expenses with pretax dollars.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
IRS Alters W-2 Deadline for Smaller Groups
|
|
Date: March 31, 2011
|
| The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will give smaller employers even more time to comply with a health care reform law requirement demanding that employers report the cost of coverage on employees’ W-2 wage and income statements. The IRS also clarified that the reporting requirement does not pertain to retirees receiving health care coverage.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
House Calls Can Reduce Health Costs
|
|
Date: March 31, 2011
|
| WhiteGlove House Health Call says its house-call medical care will improve the health-care experience while lowering costs. Both UnitedHealthcare and Aetna currently offer the WhiteGlove house-call service as a benefit to their members. For more information, please contact The Insurance Exchange.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHC Healthcare Access Via Smartphone
|
|
Date: March 31, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare continues to offer their myuhc.com mobile app for your Smartphone. From your phone, you can check account balances, find doctors and care facilities, view details about your health plan ID card and check recent claims.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Small Group 2011 Broker Bonus Plan
|
|
Date: March 31, 2011
|
| Take advantage of Aetna’s Small Group 2011 Broker Bonus Program available in Texas. Brokers can earn $500 for every 20 approved new business medical applications under 200 subscribers; earn $1,000 for every 20 approved new business medical applications over 200.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
The Lipitor Debate
|
|
Date: March 25, 2011
|
| Pfizer, the world’s largest drug manufacturer, has launched a coupon card that allows patients to purchase a month’s supply of Lipitor for little as $4 if they have insurance. But the patient’s insurance company is left with the rest of the bill, which could be four times the total cost of a generic alternative.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Half Tablet Program
|
|
Date: March 25, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare wants to remind its members that they may save up to $300 a year using the Half Tablet Program, wherein higher dosage pills can be split in half to save healthcare costs.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Choosing the Right Care Center
|
|
Date: March 17, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has compiled a helpful and easy to understand table designed to alleviate the confusion that sometimes plagues those whom are in need of immediate medical attention.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Tops FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies
|
|
Date: March 17, 2011
|
| UnitedHealth Group earned the top overall ranking among insurance and managed care companies in FORTUNE’s 2011 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, featured in the magazine’s March 21 issue.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
WhiteGlove Begins Mobile Chronic Care Program
|
|
Date: March 17, 2011
|
| WhiteGlove House Call Health, Inc., whose mission is to bring innovation to healthcare that lowers the cost and improves the consumer’s healthcare experience, announced that it has begun Mobile Chronic Care membership services.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Vendor Error with UnitedHealthcare PDL’s
|
|
Date: March 9, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has encountered a printing vendor error with the latest PDL’s. They ask that all members utilize www.myuhc.com until the problem has been remedied.
|
|
Take a New Look at Selling Vision
|
|
Date: March 9, 2011
|
| Show your clients how valuable adding vision coverage can be with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Specialty Vision Benefits.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Healthy Texas Updates
|
|
Date: March 9, 2011
|
| A few clarifications have surfaced regarding the Healthy Texas program. First, out-of-state employees can be written as long as the group is situated in Texas.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Introduces Teladoc for TX and FL Members
|
|
Date: March 9, 2011
|
| Effective Feb. 1, 2011, Aetna’s new Teladoc program is now available to all Texas and Florida members. Teladoc is a national network of board-certified physicians on call 24/7/365.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New and Improved Aetna Navigator Now Online
|
|
Date: March 9, 2011
|
| Aetna has revamped their Aetna Navigator secure member website. New implementations have been made to make the site more user-friendly and faster, helping you find health.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Initial Proof That UHC Healthy Texas Really Works
|
|
Date: February 24, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange is pleased to have played an integral role in the first case sold in North Texas utilizing the new UnitedHealthcare Healthy Texas plans. The overall process took a total of three business days to complete, with the group being issued coverage on the third day.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
COBRA Process Simplified
|
|
Date: February 24, 2011
|
| Debuting February 1, 2011, UnitedHealthcare customers will no longer be required to submit a termination for active coverage along with submitting a separate Qualifying Event Notice to COBRA.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Announces Additional Compensation for Guardian Renewals
|
|
Date: February 24, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare will compensate those who are able to convert qualified Guardian business to UnitedHealthcare customers. A one-time compensation of $5 for each eligible enrolled employee that moves from Guardian to UnitedHealthcare will be administered.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Changes in Principal Conversions
|
|
Date: February 24, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has extended their additional compensation program from May 1, 2011 to August 31, 2011 for brokers who convert qualified Principal business to UnitedHealthcare. Much like the Guardian compensation program, a one-time compensation of $5 for each eligible enrolled employee that moves from Principal to UnitedHealthcare will be administered.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Need to Know Facts for Healthcare Reform 2011
|
|
Date: February 24, 2011
|
|
UnitedHealthcare underscores important information that may have an impact on 2010 and 2011 renewals. Adult children are now eligible for coverage up to the age of 26. Lifetime dollar limits will no longer be applied to essential health benefits for plan years effective on or after September 23, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Revises HB2015 Underwriting Process
|
|
Date: February 24, 2011
|
| Aetna has overhauled their HB2015 Underwriting requirements. Effective immediately, if a census grows greater than the 15% change in census parameter, Aetna will now allow individual questionnairessubmitted for any new applicants who are not accounted for on the claims experience submitted.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Business as Usual for TIE as Winter Weather Lambasts North Texas
|
|
Date: February 11, 2011
|
| Activity in North Texas came to a sudden standstill for four days last week as we witnessed a debilitating layer of snow and ice blanket the DFW area. The perilous travel conditions may have darkened our physical offices, but every TIE employee was able to remotely log-in and work from home and business resumed as usual. Customer service, rating, renewals, and sales reps were all fully operational, taking your calls, answering your questions and working for you.
|
|
TIE Expands Web Presence with Facebook
|
|
Date: February 11, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange has just launched our first Facebook page, complete with local events, industry news, pertinent links, pictures, and much more. Be sure to check in periodically for health care reform news and updates.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
TIE Excels in Large Group Administration
|
|
Date: February 11, 2011
|
| The Insurance Exchange would like to urge you to entrust your large group business with our expert staff of customer service and sales representatives who are always available for meetings, enrollment, pick-up and underwriting. With over thirty years of experience, no one does large group administration better than TIE.
|
|
Choose Paperless Renewal Packages, Win a Kindle from UHC
|
|
Date: February 11, 2011
|
|
By choosing to eliminate the printing and mailing of your renewal packages of up to 50 employees by Feb. 28, 2011, you could win one of three Kindle® wireless reading devices – a $189 value that includes free 3G and WiFi. All you need to do is turn off the mailing of your paper renewal packages for clients in United eServices.
|
|
PDL Tracker Update
|
|
Date: February 11, 2011
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has released the latest update for their Prescription Drug List and Benefit Plan tracker. The PDL Tracker provides a recap of changes outside the Jan. 1 and July 1 pharmacy benefit updates including new down-tiers and tier placements, new medications excluded at launch, new brand, generic, and OTC medication launches, and new clinical programs.
|
|
Bundle Your Benefits for Savings and Simplicity
|
|
Date: February 11, 2011
|
|
UnitedHealthcare urges you to buy your medical and specialty benefits plans (for groups of 2-99) together for added savings and the added convenience of just one team to administer your benefits. The savings you realize through Packaged Savings are based upon medical enrollment and the number of active lines of specialty coverage you have with UnitedHealthcare. The more you bundle, the more you save.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
House Republicans Plan to Replace Healthcare Law
|
|
Date: January 27, 2011
|
| House Republicans voted on and passed a resolution last week directing House committees to begin working on new health reform legislation.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
TIE Introduces Healthy Texas
|
|
Date: January 27, 2011
|
| Recently, the state of Texas joined forces with UnitedHealthcare to launch Healthy Texas, a program aimed at making affordable medical insurance available to small businesses that otherwise would be forced to go without. The Insurance Exchange, in conjunction with UnitedHealthcare, is pleased to be among a very select few that have the authorization to offer the Healthy Texas program. We’ve launched a website dedicated solely to Healthy Texas and how to make it work for you.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Agrees to Renew Guardian Membership
|
|
Date: January 27, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual has reached an agreement with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to renew medical insurance coverage for Guardian members. Both carriers are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
OptumHealth Bank to Mail 1099-SA Tax Documents by January 31
|
|
Date: January 27, 2011
|
| Each year OptumHealth Bank mails tax reporting documents to all account holders. Account holders need to file IRS form 8889, along with the standard Form 1040 individual income tax return in order to report any distributions made to their HSA. Account holders will be mailed a 1099-SA tax document from OptumHealth Bank by January 31, 2011.
|
|
ER vs. Urgent Care vs. Retail Clinic
|
|
Date: January 27, 2011
|
| When injured, you may automatically think the ER is the best place to seek immediate treatment. In the ER, true medical emergencies are treated first while other cases simply must wait.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Control Health Care Costs by Staying In Network
|
|
Date: January 27, 2011
|
| Aetna reminds you that staying within your network can save you more money with their newly negotiated discounted rates. In-network doctors and hospitals won’t bill you for costs above these rates. Before you make your next appointment, make sure your doctor is included in the network plan.
|
|
What Can We Do For You This Year?
|
|
Date: January 12, 2011
|
| Change is inevitable. Health care reform bounded upon the scene in 2010 and blanketed the nation with questions and doubts. The Affordable Care Act changed the way the insurance industry operates almost overnight. This legislation affects every American, large and small. That’s why The Insurance Exchange is constantly redefining our role to compensate for these new changes as they happen and we strategize which options are most beneficial to your immediate business and long-term success.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Texas Insurance Commission announces resignation…
|
|
Date: January 12, 2011
|
| Texas Insurance Commissioner Mike Geeslin has announced that he will not seek another term as head of the Texas Department of Insurance. His term ends Feb. 1, 2011. Geeslin has been with TDI for eight years, and has served as commissioner for five and a half years. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Geeslin to the post in June 2005.
|
|
UHC Dependent Child Life Insurance Coverage Extended to Age 26 for UnitedHealthcare Members
|
|
Date: January 12, 2011
|
| In the spirit of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and with a desire to provide the best possible products and services for our customers, UnitedHealthcare will extend Dependent child Life Insurance coverage to age 26…
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Introducing Gateway PPO Dental Plans from UnitedHealthcare
|
|
Date: January 12, 2011
|
| UnitedHealthcare has introduced new Gateway PPO dental plans to promote affordability by shifting higher cost procedures and retaining routine procedures at traditional levels. The Gateway PPO plans are 10% to 15% below the traditional Signature Series PPO plan rates.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare’s Frame Benefit Allowance
|
|
Date: January 12, 2011
|
| Beginning January 1, 2011, UnitedHealthcare adds new savings to their vision benefits. Members will now have an allowance that will be applied toward the retail purchase price of the frames they choose from any network provider. Many providers will also offer an additional discount off any overage on the frame prices if the member chooses a frame that exceeds his or her allowance.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Sign Up for DAHU and FWAHU January membership meetings
|
|
Date: December 30, 2010
|
| The Insurance Exchange will be a lunch sponsor for the DAHU 1/12 and the FWAHU 1/13 CE credit classes presented by
Ouida Peterson, Conexis.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
FDA Takes Darvocet Line off the Shelves
|
|
Date: December 30, 2010
|
| On November 19, 2010, Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals conformed to the FDA’s request to withdraw Darvon, Darvon-N, Darvocet A500, Darvocet-N 50 and Darvocet-N 100 from the market. The Darvocet line of prescriptions contained propoxyphene which has been linked to changes in the heart rate. The FDA also requested that all generic products containing propoxyphene be withdrawn from the market.
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Asks for Your Input on Customer Service
|
|
Date: December 30, 2010
|
| UnitedHealthcare and the Corporate Executive Board invite their members to participate in a Customer Service Assessment survey designed to gauge your opinions on how to provide excellent customer service offerings. The survey focuses on individual preferences when working with UnitedHealthcare’s customer service team and asks for input on how to better the customer service experience.
|
|
2011 Producer Performance Guide Now Available
|
|
Date: December 30, 2010
|
| The 2011 Producer Performance Guide is your latest, most authoritative source for all producer-based medical and
specialty commissions, bonuses, and UnitedHealthcare policies.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare HealthyTexas Presentation
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| HealthyTexas, a program developed by the Texas Department of Insurance, makes insurance available for small businesses that are not yet offering coverage to their employees. To learn more about this exciting program, click below to view a presentation by Josh Wilson, Vice President of Small Business Sales and Account Management.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Online Explanation of Benefits from UnitedHealthcare
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| A new explanation of benefits is available at myuhc.com. Now included are: status of a health care service claim, the amounts paid/owed, and other information about your coverage.
|
|
Automatic COBRA Election Mailings
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| Starting 2/1/2011, UnitedHealthcare Benefit Services will receive a daily file feed from PRIME/Employer eServices enabling COBRA election forms to be sent directly to termed employees. Employees must be signed up with UnitedHealthcare services for the election notice to be sent out.
|
|
New UHC OK 2-99 Plan Grid
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| UnitedHealthcare has released the 2011 plan grid for the Oklahoma 2-99 market.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
More Choices for Aetna's Triple Option
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| Triple Option is no longer limited to HSA only as the third option! Effective immediately (1/1 business), triple option is now available with the 3000 and 5000 OAMC 100% plans as the third option.
|
|
OAMC 2000 100% Added to Aetna TX and OK Portfolios
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| Aetna has reintroduced the OAMC 2000 100% plan back into its portfolio for Texas and Oklahoma new and renewing groups with 2-50 eligible employees effective 1/1/2011.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna New Broker Commission Schedule
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| Aetna has released a new Texas Commission Schedule for small group business.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Small Business Tax Credit Tool from Aetna
|
|
Date: December 16, 2010
|
| Certain small group clients may be eligible for a tax credit through the Affordable Care Act. To help estimate small group clients’ potential credit amounts, Aetna has unveiled a tax calculator which will help small groups make decisions regarding benefit offerings next year.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Texas DOI Selects UHC to Help Uninsured Small Businesses
|
|
Date: December 2, 2010
|
| The Texas Department of Insurance has selected UnitedHealthcare to provide insurance for HealthyTexas, an employer-based program, to help uninsured small-business owners offer health insurance to their employees and families.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Grandfathering Rule Reversed
|
|
Date: December 2, 2010
|
| Employers are now allowed to change insurers without their health care plan automatically losing grandfathered status under health care reform law.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Same Law, Different Climate
|
|
Date: December 2, 2010
|
| Republican landslide victories in the mid-term elections will create a much different legislative climate for Health Care Reform in 2011. The GOP won control of the U.S. House of Representatives and six Senate seats, along with gaining majority control at the state level. This legislative shift of power may foretell a very different legislative outcome for Health Care Reform over the coming year.
|
|
Nobody Does It Better
|
|
Date: December 2, 2010
|
| Starting in December, UnitedHealthcare intends to launch a new customer service enhancement set for all Texas customers with up to 99 employees and who have held at least one policy with UHC for three or more consecutive years.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Offering Direct Deposit for COBRA Clients
|
|
Date: November 17, 2010
|
| UnitedHealthcare Benefit Services is now offering COBRA Premium disbursements direct deposit to bank accounts.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Top 20 Producers Can Earn Trip to the Cayman Islands
|
|
Date: November 17, 2010
|
|
The top 20 appointed and licensed producers that accumulate a minimum of 100 points by selling Aetna Small Group products in the MidAmerica region with 11/1 to 1/1 effective dates can qualify for a trip to Grand Cayman Island in March, 2011.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Source4Women Seminar Focuses on Controlling Diabetes
|
|
Date: November 10, 2010
|
| “Eating to Prevent and Control Diabetes” is the topic for the latest Source4Women online seminar from UnitedHealthcare. Join host Kathleen Zelman to get tips on diet and lifestyle changes that can help you prevent the onset of diabetes and manage the condition with greater success.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
HSA Education from OptumHealth Bank
|
|
Date: November 10, 2010
|
|
OptumHealth Bank has renovated its website and installed new resources to make it easier for people to learn about, enroll in and use health savings accounts (HSAs).
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare’s Preventive Care Online Tools
|
|
Date: November 10, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare introduces a new web-based tool that provides age and gender-specific preventive care recommendations that will allow you to help manage your health.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Boehner Hopes to Repeal Healthcare Reform
|
|
Date: November 5, 2010
|
| Newly elected Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) stated today that he and his recently empowered Republican colleagues hope to successfully repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s key legislative achievement.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Brokers Still Making a Difference
|
|
Date: November 5, 2010
|
|
NAHU needs your input! Reinforce the need for brokers by telling NAHU why your clients need you. Email your stories to stories@nahu.org.
|
|
UHC Service Ready Deadlines
|
|
Date: November 5, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare announced service ready dates on clean/complete 2-99 submissions for install for 12/1 through 1/15 effective dates.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
The Principal Financial Group® Conversion
|
|
Date: November 5, 2010
|
|
Incentive program in effect for Principal to UnitedHealthcare conversions.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Why Do Business with Aetna?
|
|
Date: November 5, 2010
|
|
In the ever-changing world of health care, it is important to partner with a name you can trust, that has a long-standing commitment to the needs of small businesses.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
TIE Expands Certification
|
|
Date: October 21, 2010
|
|
Congratulations to The Insurance Exchange employees that successfully completed the Small Employer Health Benefit Plans Specialty Certification, SB79,
class! This certification is awarded to experts in the rules and regulations of groups in the 2 to 50 employee range regarding medical benefits in Texas.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Wellness Tips from Dr. Oz
|
|
Date: October 21, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare and The Dr. Oz Show are teaming up to provide online health and wellness video messaging. October’s featured video clips are called “Five Foods to Avoid” and “Physical Activity”.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Implements WhiteGlove Program
|
|
Date: October 21, 2010
|
|
If you have UnitedHealthcare health insurance, you can take advantage of WhiteGlove membership. Your plan administrator pays the membership fee less your applicable co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare New Dual Option Grid
|
|
Date: October 13, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has issued a new dual option grid in accordance with the new plans resulting from health care reform.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Allows HB2015 for Small Group Underwriting
|
|
Date: October 13, 2010
|
|
Beginning with all 12/1 effective dates, Aetna now allows HB2015 reporting information to be utilized for Small Group underwriting in Texas.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
The Principal® Transition
|
|
Date: October 7, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare welcomes The Principal®’s producers and consultants who are not yet appointed with UnitedHealthcare and pledge to make the transition process as smooth as possible. To help facilitate this transition, if you are a Principal producer that is not yet appointed with UnitedHealthcare, please contact Lisa Hernandez by email at lhernandez@insxch.com or by phone at (972) 991-6500 x 107.
|
|
Creditable Coverage Reminder
|
|
Date: October 7, 2010
|
|
The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) mandates that certain entities offering prescription drug coverage, including employer and union group health plan sponsors, disclose to all Medicare-eligible individuals with prescription drug coverage under the plan whether such coverage is “creditable”.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New CMS Requirements for HRAs
|
|
Date: October 7, 2010
|
|
Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2010, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) will require all group health plan administrators, third-party administrators and insurers to provide HRA coverage information to CMS in order to coordinate Medicare claim payments with group coverage.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Easy Solutions to Open Enrollment
|
|
Date: October 7, 2010
|
|
All employers offering OptumHealth Financial Services HSAs, FSAs or HRAs will receive a communication announcing the OpenEnrollment123.com website and suggesting that they promote the webinars as an extension of their Open Enrollment communication efforts.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare to Assume Existing Renewals for The Principal®
|
|
Date: September 30, 2010
|
| UnitedHealthcare has entered into an agreement to renew medical insurance coverage for The Principal®’s commercial medical plan customers as the carrier completes its strategy to exit the medical insurance business. The Insurance Exchange is here to help you and your groups with this transition, please contact your TIE Sales Rep at (972) 991-6500.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Introduces Choice Plus Premier Plans
|
|
Date: September 30, 2010
|
| UnitedHealthcare is pleased to announce some enhancements to their Small Business portfolio (2-99) with effective dates of 12/1/2010 for New Business cases.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare I.D. Cards Get New 2D Bar Code
|
|
Date: September 30, 2010
|
|
Starting November 1, 2010, the magnetic stripe on all UnitedHealthcare medical ID cards will be replaced with an updated 2d bar code.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Reform Notification Begins
|
|
Date: September 30, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare began mailing The Affordable Health Care Act Notice to all 2-99 groups for October and November renewals on Friday, September 10th. The official notification includes Lifetime Maximum change, age 26 dependent change, designation of primary care provider, and direct access to an obstetrics and gynecology specialist.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Mental Health Parity Act Notification
|
|
Date: September 30, 2010
|
|
Notification is being mailed to all 2-50 small business clients regarding the Federal Mental Health Parity Addiction and Equity Act. The letters will continue through June 2011 renewals and will either be sent directly or included in the renewal package. Small groups who meet the new federal definition of a large group will have the new required mental health/substance abuse benefits added to their plan.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Health Care Reform Employer’s Guide Now Available
|
|
Date: September 30, 2010
|
|
In an effort to better clarify some key issues regarding health care reform, UnitedHealthcare’s “Navigating Health Care Reform – An Employer’s Guide” is now available for clients’ use. The guide includes an implementation timeline, market changes, and new benefit requirements.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Attend Vendor Day 2010
|
|
Date: September 23, 2010
|
|
Sign up now to attend the Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters’ Vendor Day taking place October 14th. Learn about product, procedure, and carrier changes as well as important updates about health care reform.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Reform Provisions
|
|
Date: September 23, 2010
|
|
With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act going into effect on Sept. 23, 2010, small businesses renewing or seeking new coverage with UnitedHealthcare will be offered health plans that meet the first year requirements of the new act.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
PPACA and Grandfathered Plans
|
|
Date: September 23, 2010
|
|
Aetna will be sending customers brochures and checklists that will help them determine whether or not their current plans will or can be grandfathered following the implementation of the PPACA. If, after the assessment, sponsors believe the renewal plan to meet grandfathering requirements, sponsors must certify each of their plans qualifies by completing a few simple steps online.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Streamline the Submission Process
|
|
Date: September 15, 2010
|
|
By adhering to a few often overlooked guidelines during the submission process, you can ensure the expedition and accuracy of your business submissions.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealth Group Tops Dow List for 12th Straight Year
|
|
Date: September 15, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealth Group has been named to both the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W) for the 12th consecutive year. The group attained the highest total Index score in the Healthcare Provider Sector and led several other categories across the board.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
2010 Flu Shots Now Available
|
|
Date: September 15, 2010
|
|
The flu season is fast approaching. UnitedHealthcare members can obtain this year’s seasonal vaccine at multiple locations in a variety of ways.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Avoid Surprise Healthcare Costs with New Aetna Resource
|
|
Date: September 15, 2010
|
|
Aetna’s new Member Payment Estimator helps customers get personalized, real-time estimates for their health care costs before they go to the doctor, eliminating surprises and allowing for a more accurate picture of individual out-of-pocket expenses.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Debuts New Team-Based Wellness Program
|
|
Date: September 15, 2010
|
|
Aetna has launched a team-based fitness and nutrition program for employers nationwide that relies on social networking to encourage people to work with their colleagues to achieve their optimal health.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Rachel Horton Rejoins The Insurance Exchange
|
|
Date: September 1, 2010
|
|
The Insurance Exchange would like to announce the return of Rachel Horton as the new Director of Sales.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Accolades for TIE Employees
|
|
Date: September 1, 2010
|
|
Congratulations to The Insurance Exchange employees that successfully completed the Small Employer Health Benefit Plans Specialty Certification, SB79, class! This certification is awarded to experts in the rules and regulations of groups in the 2 to 50 employee range regarding medical benefits in Texas.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Attend UnitedHealthcare Webcast Concerning Jan. 1, 2011 Pharmacy PDL Updates
|
|
Date: September 1, 2010
|
|
You’re invited to attend a presentation of UnitedHealthcare’s pharmacy benefit strategies for Jan. 1, 2011 updates planned for both the Advantage and Traditional PDLs on Sept. 14, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare New Health Care Reform Guides Published
|
|
Date: August 25, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has published new Small Group and Large Group guides to assist you and your clients by detailing Health Care Reform legislation time lines, special provisions and market changes.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare New Message Encryption System Coming 9/15
|
|
Date: August 25, 2010
|
|
Starting Sept. 15th, UnitedHealthcare will begin employing their new message encryption system when delivering content-sensitive emails.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare 2010 Broker Satisfaction Survey
|
|
Date: August 25, 2010
|
|
Sept. 13-14, 2010 marks the launch of UnitedHealthcare’s 2010 Broker Satisfaction Survey. The feedback collected is vital to the ongoing efforts made by UHC to bring its customers the best in service, value and experience. Look for an email from UnitedHealthcare inviting you to take part in the online survey.
|
|
Health Care Reform Resources Available Through Aetna
|
|
Date: August 25, 2010
|
|
Aetna has released both a Guide to the 2010 Health Care Reform Provisions and a 2010 Health Care Reform Timeline designed to help customers become better acquainted with some of the new mandates, their anticipated impact, and when such changes will officially go into effect.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Look for UnitedHealthcare’s “Health in Numbers” Advertisements
|
|
Date: August 18, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has launched a series of commercials to be aired this week on television, print, radio and online, reflecting their mission of helping people live healthier lives. The “Health in Numbers” campaign was developed to underscore UnitedHealthcare’s critical contributions to health care for the more than 70 million Americans they serve.
|
|
Vision ID Cards Available Online
|
|
Date: August 18, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Vision now offers the ability to print personalized ID cards from their website, www.myuhcvision.com. It is not necessary to have an ID card to take advantage of your Vision benefits, but the ID card is available for your convenience and peace of mind.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Join UnitedHealthcare HEROES to promote better health
|
|
Date: August 18, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare is looking for problem solvers who want to help spread the word on how to fight one of our nation’s fasting growing problems – pediatric obesity. UnitedHealthcare has joined with Youth Service America to offer UnitedHealth HEROES, a program that provides grants to educators, service-learning coordinators and students in health professions to implement youth led service-learning projects addressing childhood obesity.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare New Underwriting Requirements on HB2015 Information
|
|
Date: August 12, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Field Underwriters will now require the claims experience for 51-99 groups to adhere
to new HB2015 guidelines.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Updated disclosure for 10/1 Aetna Small Business Plans
|
|
Date: August 12, 2010
|
|
Aetna has released the amended disclosures for the new plans effective 10/1. New mandates include revised rules for cases involving In Vitro Fertilization, Mental Health, Serious Mental Illness, and Speech and Hearing.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Required Form for New Business and Renewals
|
|
Date: August 4, 2010
|
|
Aetna will require the Texas Small Employer Funding Certification form to be submitted to them for all new business and renewals effective September 1st, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Broker Licensing and Appointment Changes
|
|
Date: August 4, 2010
|
|
In an effort to streamline their agent appointment process and decrease administrative expenses, Aetna will begin implementing a change in how they receive and processes agent appointments effective 09/01/2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna announces new agreement with CVS Caremark
|
|
Date: August 4, 2010
|
|
Aetna announced in their Broker Alert newsletter last week that they will enter into an agreement with CVS Caremark that will ultimately result in an enhanced value to your customers and their members.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Embrace the Future of Health Care Reform
|
|
Date: July 28, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare’s quarterly “inTouch” newsletter for Summer 2010 tackles such issues as fighting obesity, promotes the Quicken Health Expense Tracker, and details new ways for employees to stay healthy through integrated medical and disability management.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Texas Small Group Plan Guide Available
|
|
Date: July 28, 2010
|
|
Aetna has released their updated Texas Plan Guide for the small group market for plans effective 10/01/2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Small Group Clients Now Have Access to Valuable Wellness Resource
|
|
Date: July 28, 2010
|
|
Simpler Steps To A Healthier Life (Simple Steps) is now automatically available to all Small Group members enrolled in an Aetna medical plan. Simple Steps is a self-directed online wellness program that provides members with information about their personal health needs and motivates them to make lasting positive changes, including such topics as managing stress, getting in shape, improving diet, quitting smoking and more. For more information regarding Simple Steps, please contact your TIE Customer Service Account Manager.
|
|
New Dual Option Grid Available
|
|
Date: July 21, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has implemented a new dual option grid for all new business effective 8/1 and all renewals effective 11/1. Please contact your sales representative with any questions or concerns.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Look for New Plans from Aetna Coming Soon
|
|
Date: July 21, 2010
|
|
Aetna’s recent effort to overhaul their benefits plans to better serve clients’ needs will soon be in effect. Look for future updates in the coming weeks for further details.
|
|
NAHU: Your Health Reform Resource
|
|
Date: July 14, 2010
|
|
NAHU makes it easy for their members to stay up to date and informed when it comes to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health Reform Resource page on NAHU’s website allows members to make sense of all the reforms and changes surrounding the health reform legislation. Be sure to check the Health Reform Resource page regularly, as new materials are added on a weekly basis.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
2010 PDL Changes
|
|
Date: July 14, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has created a website specifically for the July 2010 changes to their Prescription Drug List (PDL). Need to know if a medication is changing tiers or being excluded completely? You will find that and more by visiting www.pdlinfo.com.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Specialty Pharmacy Program
|
|
Date: July 14, 2010
|
|
Join UnitedHealthcare for an informative discussion on reducing costs through specialty drug management.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Better Habits for a Healthier YOU!
|
|
Date: July 14, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare’s latest online seminar focuses on creating better, healthier habits that are easy to work into your daily routine.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Important Changes to Aetna's Oklahoma Benefit Plans
|
|
Date: July 7, 2010
|
|
Aetna details some important updates and structural changes to their Oklahoma benefit plans that concern all new and renewing business with October 1, 2010 effective dates and beyond.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Select Designated Pharmacy Program Expands to Additional Fully Insured Business on August 1, 2010
|
|
Date: July 7, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare’s Select Designated Pharmacy will be expanded to additional business and new states beginning August 1, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Client Notification for Federal Mental Health Parity Addiction and Equity Act
|
|
Date: July 7, 2010
|
|
Familiarize yourself with the client notification process concerning the new Federal Mental Health Parity Addiction and Equity Act, effective July 1, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Training Programs Available for UnitedHealthcare’s Care24 Services
|
|
Date: July 7, 2010
|
|
Learn how to minimize employee strain in the workplace by signing up for UnitedHealthcare’s Care24 Services training program.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Passwords Being Distributed To Aetna Enroll Members
|
|
Date: July 7, 2010
|
|
Aetna began mailing passwords to its Aetna Enroll subscribers this week. Once received, the passwords will grant all Small Group Brokers of Record access to the secure Aetna Enroll website.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Important Changes to Aetna's Oklahoma Benefit Plans
|
|
Date: July 7, 2010
|
|
Aetna details some important updates and structural changes to their Oklahoma benefit plans that concern all new and renewing business with October 1, 2010 effective dates and beyond.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Plans on the Horizon
|
|
Date: June 30, 2010
|
|
Aetna revamps their current medical plan structure to accomodate the New Health Care Reform Law.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Let Aetna handle COBRA for you
|
|
Date: June 30, 2010
|
|
Reduce your risk for penalities and save both time and money by utilizing Aetna's COBRA administrative services.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Want more for your money? UnitedHealthcare has you covered.
|
|
Date: June 23, 2010
|
|
Let UnitedHealthcare’s Benefit Services package relieve you of administrative burden with FSA, Pre-Tax Premium and COBRA administration at no extra cost.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Slim Down For Summer
|
|
Date: June 23, 2010
|
|
Register now to attend UnitedHealthcare’s Source4Women online seminar “Best Weight Loss Tips Ever” and shed a few pounds for swimsuit season.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Certainty in Uncertain Times
|
|
Date: June 23, 2010
|
|
The Insurance Exchange has exceeded customer expectation for the past 30 years. Our top priority is your satisfaction and we recognize just how valuable your time is; time that could be better utilized selling to new clients or serving existing clients’ needs.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Launches Virtual Online Assistant
|
|
Date: June 16, 2010
|
|
Aetna’s new virtual online assistant, Ann, aids in the navigation of Aetna’s secure member website,
averaging 2,500 online chat sessions with members every day.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
IRS issues HSA contribution amount rules for 2011
|
|
Date: June 9, 2010
|
|
The IRS publishes HSA contribution rules for 2011 and delivers a new online HDHP verification
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
“My mother hadn’t had a hot meal for herself in three years…”
|
|
Date: June 9, 2010
|
|
Almost one in five Americans serve as unpaid caregivers to family or friends. Discover wellness tips for the often overlooked caregiver in the upcoming Source4Women online seminar.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare - IRS Small Business Tax Credit
|
|
Date: June 2, 2010
|
|
The Internal Revenue Service has authored the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit in an
attempt to provide tax relief for eligible small businesses and small tax-exempt
organizations. This credit will encourage program expansion and the selection of
specialty benefits. All interested parties must conform to a small list of eligibility
requirements.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Unveils New Automatic Premium Payment Option
|
|
Date: June 2, 2010
|
|
In an effort to ease customer strain and continue their commitment to providing an
eco-conscious platform, Aetna unveils its new automated system for Small Group customers
who wish to pay their premiums online. Customers also have the option to remit payment
using a toll-free number, at no extra charge.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Pill Identification Tool
|
|
Date: June 2, 2010
|
|
The National Library of Medicine along with the Food and Drug Administration have created
Pillbox, an online identification tool that enables users to identify unknown
solid-dosage medications based on physical characteristics. Upon verification, Pillbox
provides links to drug information and FDA-approved drug labels.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
New Census Requirements for 7/1 Effective Dates
|
|
Date: May 12, 2010
|
|
Beginning with 7/1 new business groups, UnitedHealthcare will require the actual number of dependent children
be noted on the census. This information is needed for UnitedHealthcare to calculate final rates.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Age 26 and The “Opt-Out” Form
|
|
Date: May 12, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has issued a thorough FAQ geared toward answering your questions on dependent coverage, college
graduate eligibility, and re-enrollment procedures up until implementation of the PPACA on Sept. 23, 2010.
Moreover, in an effort to work with customers not wishing to extend existing coverage for college students,
an “Opt-Out” Form will be mailed to all fully insured customers beginning May 5th.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Sign Up for Healthy Mind Healthy Body, Win Prizes
|
|
Date: May 05, 2010
|
|
Encourage your clients to sign up for Health Mind Healthy Body, UnitedHealthcare's monthly e-newsletter. Members
who sign up or update their preferences, will be entered in a drawing for great prizes!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Connected Care: A Telehealth Solution
|
|
Date: May 05, 2010
|
|
OptumHealth, a division of UnitedHealth Group, is meeting the needs of an everchanging health care system with
Connected Care program. Connected Care is a national telehealth system aimed at giving patients access to
physicians and specialists when circumstances do not allow for the routine in-person visit.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Backs Their Brokers
|
|
Date: May 05, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has compiled the preeminent “go-to” guide for employers seeking insight and industry advice on
selecting the right broker. Highlights include helpful tips on how to maintain a solid broker/employer
relationship and the many benefits of working with a personal healthcare broker.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Automatic Broker Access for Aetna Enroll
|
|
Date: May 05, 2010
|
|
Brokers will now have automatic, unfettered access to their eligible groups via Aetna Enroll. Less paper, less
hassle, more time to sell…
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Introducing Financial Lifeline by Occidental Life
|
|
Date: April 28, 2010
|
|
Are you looking for another revenue stream from your small group medical accounts? Then Financial Lifeline
is your answer!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
We Represent Two of the Most Admired Health Insurance Carriers
|
|
Date: April 28, 2010
|
|
We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best of the best. Once again, we have succeeded in doing so!
Aetna and UnitedHealthcare top Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies list for the Health Care Insurance and
Managed Care industry.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHC/PHS Agent of Record Change Procedures
|
|
Date: April 28, 2010
|
|
AOR changes for UnitedHealthcare and PacifiCare will not be processed unless they are in the proper format.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Fully Insured Incurred Reporting Starts May 2010
|
|
Date: April 28, 2010
|
|
Beginning May 10th, 2010, UnitedHealthcare will start reporting fully insured claim information on an incurred basis.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Extends Eligibility for Young Adults
|
|
Date: April 28, 2010
|
|
Aetna has decided to extend dependent eligibility ahead of the health care reform schedule for those affected young adults.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
|
|
Date: April 23, 2010
|
|
The IRS started sending postcards out this week to small businesses encouraging them to check their eligibility
for the new Small Business Health Care Tax Credit.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Filling the Coverage Gap for Graduating College Students
|
|
Date: April 23, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare is taking the first step in the industry to extend coverage to graduating college students.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
COBRA Subsidy: Key Changes Webinar
|
|
Date: April 23, 2010
|
|
New legislation has been passed for the Temporary Extension Act and Continuing Extension Act with changes that
you should be aware of.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Offers Grants for Children’s Medical Expenses
|
|
Date: April 16, 2010
|
|
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is a non-profit charity that provides grants for financial
assistance towards children’s medical expenses not covered by a commercial health insurance plan.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Member Add-ons to Original Effective Date Changes
|
|
Date: April 16, 2010
|
|
Effective March 19, the Employer eServices® eligibility portal will no longer allow a user to enroll a member
back to the customer’s original effective date for PRIME groups sized 2 – 50.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance
|
|
Date: April 16, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare launches the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, a partnership with YMCA-USA and
Walgreens, aimed at preventing and controlling diabetes, pre-diabetes and obesity.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Next Physician Visit, Ask About Generics
|
|
Date: April 16, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare suggests at your next physician’s visit, to ask about generic medications as a less expensive
alternative to the brand name medications.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Benefit Awareness Newsletters
|
|
Date: April 16, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has developed a program designed to help fully-insured members better understand the full
value of their benefit plan - above and beyond the medical coverage
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Promoting Wellness to Employers
|
|
Date: April 16, 2010
|
|
Aetna will be encouraging their customers to promote Simple Steps, a program aimed at health and wellness, to
their employees with a stuffer in an upcoming monthly billing statement.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Wellness Just Got Better for 51 Plus
|
|
Date: April 9, 2010
|
|
Is your client's wellness budget low or non-existent? Educational seminar attendance…the key to unlocking free wellness dollars!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Choose UHc Network Lab Providers
|
|
Date: April 9, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare will pay claims for covered services from out-of-network laboratories at your out-of-network benefit level beginning May 15, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Added Benefits for UHc Members
|
|
Date: April 9, 2010
|
|
Do you know about all the added benefits that are available to UnitedHealthcare members? Programs like, Travel Assistance, Will and Trust Prep, 24hr Nurse Line and many more are available for UnitedHealthcare members.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Health Care Reform Timeline
|
|
Date: April 1, 2010
|
|
Now that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act have been signed by
the President, what happens next?
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Quicken Health Expense Tracker is Coming to myuhc.com
|
|
Date: April 1, 2010
|
|
Members who have medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare can sign up for Quicken Health Expense Tracker on
myuhc.com® and pay their medical claims online.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Clean Submission: The answer to a speedy response
|
|
Date: March 26, 2010
|
| We have put together a short list of things you can do to ensure the quickest response to your small
group underwriting submissions. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
|
|
Date: March 26, 2010
|
| UnitedHealthcare is keeping you up to date on the health care issues under discussion in Washington D. C with their latest issue of Health Care Modernization News Flash. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's Response to Health Care Reform
|
|
Date: March 26, 2010
|
| In a letter to their customers, Aetna says their role will not change with legislation. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's Easier, Faster Way to Pay Initial Premium
|
|
Date: March 12, 2010
|
|
Now new Aetna enrollees can use EFT to pay their first premium. It’s one less thing for them to worry about.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Goes Mobile
|
|
Date: March 12, 2010
|
|
Aetna members will soon be able to access a wide range of health care information from their mobile phones, whether they have a basic cell phone or a smartphone with full internet access.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance Under ARRA
|
|
Date: March 5, 2010
|
|
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was amended on March 2, 2010. The amendment now extends the eligibility period for COBRA subsidy to March 31, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHC PDL and Benefit Plan Updates to be Implemented July 1, 2010
|
|
Date: March 5, 2010
|
|
PDL and benefit plan updates will be implemented July 1, 2010. These updates represent a small percentage of all prescriptions and do not apply to PacifiCare or Prescription Solutions business.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna's Wellness on Us Plans
|
|
Date: March 5, 2010
|
|
Don’t forget that Aetna’s Small Group portfolio in Texas now includes plans with a $0 copay for in-network preventative care!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
March is National Nutrition Month
|
|
Date: February 26, 2010
|
|
With March being Nutrition Month, this is your opportunity to inform clients of the related materials and other services available from the Communication Resource Center on Employer eServices® like the Nutrition Newsletter.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
United eServices and Employer eServices Training
|
|
Date: February 26, 2010
|
|
Attend a one hour instructor-led webcast and learn how to get the most out of United eServices, Employer eServices and Customer Reporting.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Amended Agent/Agency Agreement
|
|
Date: February 18, 2010
|
|
To comply with recent changes in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), UnitedHealthcare has added an amendment to their Agent/Agency Agreement.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
February is National Heart Month
|
|
Date: February 18, 2010
|
|
With February being Heart Month, this is your opportunity to inform clients of the related materials and other services available from the Communication Resource Center on Employer eServices®.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Producer Performance Guide
|
|
Date: February 18, 2010
|
|
The new 2010 Producer Performance Guide is now available. The guide is your primary source for all producer-base commissions, bonuses and policy information.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Notice of Amended Producer Agreement
|
|
Date: February 18, 2010
|
|
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) mandated changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). To comply with these changes, Aetna has updated their producer agreement.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna’s InteliHealth Website
|
|
Date: February 18, 2010
|
|
Aetna's InteliHealth website is a great tool for your Aetna clients. InteliHealth provides members with medical, health, fitness and nutrition information along with interactive tools and quizzes.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Broker Portal
|
|
Date: February 5, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has launched a new portal that brokers can access without a username and password!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Health On-Demand: Health and Wellness Podcast Series
|
|
Date: February 5, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has a new podcast series for Health and Wellness. These podcasts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; health and wellness information at your convenience!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare DocGPS iPhone App
|
|
Date: February 5, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare has released an application for the iPhone that will allow members to look up a doctor or facility in their network.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Select Designated Pharmacy Program
|
|
Date: February 1, 2010
|
|
New program starts February 1st for fully insured customers. This program will offer members money saving options on select high-cost drugs.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc COBRA Questions
|
|
Date: February 1, 2010
|
|
OptumHealth compiled a Question and Answer sheet of recently asked questions regarding the new COBRA subsidy extension.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna OAMC Value Plans
|
|
Date: February 1, 2010
|
|
Aetna's Open Access Managed Choice (OAMC) Value Plans are affordable, flexible and focused on wellness.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Free COBRA Administration?
|
|
Date: January 22, 2010
|
|
Did you know that UnitedHealthcare offers free COBRA administration, FSA services and Pre-Tax Premium (POP) Plans for your 20-99 life groups that purchase medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare?
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Radiology Notification Program
|
|
Date: January 22, 2010
|
|
Effective February 15th 2010, UnitedHealthcare will require UnitedHealth Premium® Quality and Cost Efficiency designated physicians to complete prior notification for advanced imaging services.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Specialty Pharmacy List
|
|
Date: January 22, 2010
|
|
As a reminder, medications on the Specialty CareRx List must be pre-authorized and have a corresponding form for pre-authorization.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna 2010 Broker Bonus Program
|
|
Date: January 15, 2010
|
|
Earn $500 for every 20 approved new business medical applications until you reach 200 subscribers, then start earning $1000 for every 20 approved new business medical applications!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
SSN Required for All Dependents
|
|
Date: January 8, 2010
|
|
The Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) statute, which took effect on January 1, 2009, makes the previously voluntary eligibility data-sharing program into a mandatory requirement for all employers, insurers and plan administrators.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc 2010 Texas Key Account Plans
|
|
Date: January 8, 2010
|
|
UnitedHealthcare's new Premium Designation plans are designed to maximize both quality and value.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Fact Sheet Regarding Amended ARRA
|
|
Date: December 31, 2009
|
|
Changes regarding COBRA Continuation Coverage under ARRA, as amended by the 2010 DOD Act.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance
|
|
Date: December 11, 2009
|
|
COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance to end for many of the unemployed recipients.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Inpatient Admission Notification Requirements
|
|
Date: December 4, 2009
|
|
Inpatient notification requirements will change effective January 19, 2010 from 72 hours to 24 hours in all states with the exception of Maryland, Nevada and Washington.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UHc Mammography/Cervical Screening Guidelines Remain Unchanged
|
|
Date: December 4, 2009
|
|
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released new guidelines for mammography screening. The USPSTF is recommending that regular screening for breast cancer in women begin at age 50 instead of the previously recommended age of 40. UnitedHealthcare's coverage for mammography and cervical cancer screening is unchanged.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
PacifiCare Formulary and Prescription Solutions PDL Update
|
|
Date: December 4, 2009
|
|
In addition to the previously communicated Jan. 1, 2010 PacifiCare Formulary and Prescription Solutions PDL updates, changes will also be made to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medications.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Super Bonus 2010
|
|
Date: November 25, 2009
|
|
Want to SCORE some green? The Insurance Exchange is proud to announce the kickoff of "Super Bonus 2010!" Write a February new business case with 10 or more lives to qualify. Score more by adding two or more ancillary lines to your new group! Write your first case through The Insurance Exchange and score even more!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Beat the Holiday Rush!!
|
|
Date: November 20, 2009
|
|
Want to make sure your new groups with January 1st effective dates have their id cards by the 1st?
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
PacifiCare SB80 Qualified Plans
|
|
Date: November 20, 2009
|
|
The goal of Texas Senate Bill 80 (SB80) is to remove the cost barrier to health care coverage for employees by rewarding those employers that fund their employees’ premiums 100%.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Benefit Plan Documents
|
|
Date: November 20, 2009
|
|
Fully insured Key Account and Public Sector groups of 150 or more employees can view on myuhc.com their benefit plan documents.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Prescreens
|
|
Date: November 13, 2009
|
|
Underwriting has informed us that when using competitor applications or broker questionnaires, the review time has been extended. |
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare 51+ Bonus
|
|
Date: November 13, 2009
|
|
Agents in Texas who sell a new fully insured case with 51 or more eligible employees for a January 2010 effective date may be eligible for a bonus!
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Book of Business Transfers
|
|
Date: November 13, 2009
|
|
UnitedHealthcare's policies and procedures have changed for single and/or book of business transfer requests.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare Specialty Medication Plan Design
|
|
Date: November 10, 2009
|
|
Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, new pharmacy plans will feature coinsurance for certain injectable specialty medications. These new pharmacy plans will be available for quoting on Nov. 16, 2009 for Jan. 1, 2010 and later effective dates. Plan designs will be available for both the UnitedHealthcare and PacifiCare SignatureEliteSM Plus product lines.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
UnitedHealthcare New Prodcut Innovations for Texas Small Business
|
|
Date: November 10, 2009
|
|
UnitedHealthcare is proud to bring new solutions for your small business clients. Designed specifically to help keep premiums in control as well as addressing the working uninsured problem that we have in Texas, these portfolio enhancements are now quote ready for effective dates beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna Citizen Action Network
|
|
Date: November 6, 2009
|
|
Register for the Aetna Citizen Action Network and reach out to your Member of Congress or state legislator using their Capitol Connect web tool.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
|
Aetna ePrescribing Program
|
|
Date: November 6, 2009
|
|
Writing prescriptions is becoming faster and easier with Aetna's ePrescribing Program.
|
|
Click here to read the full article
|
