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05.01.2013
Spring-Summer 2013 Newsletter
Horizon Spring/Summer 2013 newsletter, contains news on: PBM transition to Prime Therapeutics; ValueOptions awarded behavioral health contract; Patient-Center Medical Homes; and more...
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04.26.2013
Standard & Poor’s Upgrade Rating to “A”
Please note that Horizon's credit rating has been upgraded from “A-“ to “A” by Standard & Poor’s. This was a result of Horizon’s leading market share, strong balance sheet and stable earnings.
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04.22.2013
Horizon 2013 Special Broker Incentive Program
Horizon announces a new bonus program for Public Sector business, for eff dates of July through September 2013. Earn $40 per enrolled contract for medical sales or $15 per enrolled contract for dental sales. max payout is $20K.
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04.09.2013
Horizon 2013 Special Broker Incentive Program (EXTENDED)
Horizon is extending their 2013 Broker Bonus program for 51+ market for May 2013 through July 2013. Earn $50 per enrolled contract for medical sales or $25 per enrolled contract for dental sales. max payout is $25K.
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04.08.2013
New Horizon Blue App provides quick access to information
Members will be able to enjoy easy access and information at their finger tips with the newly announced Horizon Blue App. You will be able to let your clients know that they will have 24/7 access to all their Horizon plan information.
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04.05.2013
New Debit Card regulation due to Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform
For those customers with HRA and FSA Debit Card holders, they now have the option with the new regulation to pay for eligible expenses using a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at the time of purchase, in addition to the current signature process.
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04.01.2013
New Fitness Reimbursement Program
For public sector and 100+ clients, Horizon is launching HorizonbFit, as of 4/1/13. This fitness reimbursement program offers $20 per month reimbursements to members who visit par gyms at least 12x a month.
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03.27.2013
New Pharmacy Benefits Guide
Horizon unveiled its new Guide To Your Pharmacy Benefits for members who have Rx coverage, accessible online on member portal. The guide provides general info, FAQs, and more...
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03.13.2013
SBCs: Creating & Distributing for the Individual Market
To comply with PPACA, brokers who solicit individual customers need to give SBC’s to these prospects at the certain points including: When Shopping, upon application of coverage, coverage is changes or remains same at renewal and more...
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03.05.2013
Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires Reinsurance Assessment Fee
Under ACA, states may establish a reinsurance program by 1/1/14. The program is funded by a fee charged to carriers, which will be charged down to clients. SEH clients are not subject yet until DOBi approves a rate change.
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02.20.2013
ACA imposes Insurer Fee on premiums
ACA, in order to subsidize premiums for low income individuals and families, will impose an insurer fee beginning 2014. Horizon will increase premiums accordingly to accomodate the tax. SEH clients are safe until DOBi approves new rates.
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02.07.2013
How SHOPs impact you and the Insurance Industry
ACA requires all states have a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) starting 2014. There are two major issues that will impact your and your clients when it comes to SHOPs, learn more..
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01.30.2013
Important Changes to Small Group Coverage Options
Horizon will be consolidating their SG portfolio beginning with 3/1/13 new business and 5/1/13 renewals. Part of this process will be to withdrawl several HMO options, to be replaced with new EPO options.
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01.28.2013
DeCare selected for Dental Administration
Horizon announces its relationship with DeCare Dental, a leading provider of Dental solutions nationwide, for their Dental administration. Horizon will still design and sell their Horizon Dental produce, but administration will be provided by DeCare.
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01.25.2013
National Dental Network
The new consortium of Blue Cross and Blue Shield dental plans, called National Dental GRID, creates one of the nation’s largest networks of dentists for members to access.
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