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Tobacco Use Form
Form to be completed by employer to identify employees who frequently use tobacco. Per ACA, beginning 2014, carriers can rate based on tobacco use. Employers will receive form 7 months prior to anniversary, and must return with 2 weeks of receipt.
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03.07.2013
FAQ: Act 207 - Mail-Order & Pharmacy Benefit
This is a IBC generated FAQ for new PA state law, effective 3/1/13, which says fully insured members will be able to access retail pharmacy benefits at same level as mail-order, as long as the pharmacy accepts same payment schedule.
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02.06.2013
2013 MLR Group Size Attestation Form
In order to comply with MLR provision of Health Care Reform, IBC must be provided with the average number of employees for certain employer groups. To determine the group size for the 2012 MLR calculation the attached form is required before 2/15/13.
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02.06.2013
Employer ID Number - Request Form
CMS requires that IBC provide CMS with the EIN for any Medicare Advantage or PDP customer active during 2012. In order to comply, IBC has mailed this sample letter and form to all affected clients, asking for return by 2/8/13.
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11.30.2012
Billing & Collection Agreement (300+ size)
This agreement will be required for groups with 300+ enrolled lives. As of 1/1/13 renewals, IBC will no longer include commission as part of their premium. Rather they will collect a service fee for the broker, for which this agreement is required.
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11.20.2012
Flu Vaccine Coverage (2012-13)
IBC has made arrangements with some providers to allow for direct billing, meaning members can get vaccines where/when convenient for them, pay no copay, and submit no reimbursement form. Providers include CVS, RIte Aid, Target, and more...
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10.26.2012
FAQ: Healthy Lifestyles Rewards
FAQ for brokers, to help them understand benefits of the Rewards program and how it can help clients with deductible plans, reduce taxes, engage their employees in healthy activities, etc.
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10.16.2012
FAQ: Urgent Care Benefit
FAQ for members, regarding the Urgent Care Benefit now available on their health plans, which give members ability to see a growing network of actual Urgent Care facilities, who provide prompt non-emergency services when their PCP may be unavailable.
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09.10.2012
Employer MLR responsibilities
IBC branded document that reviews the employer responsibilities regarding MLR rebates that were issued to large group customer back in late July. This document will help determine how funds will be used or distributed.
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08.24.2012
SBC Distribution Guide for Employers
This guide reviews the rules regarding SBC distribution. Required for NB or renewals after 9/23/12, IBC will distribute via member notice and ID card distribution, directing member to IBXpress access updated SBC & download.
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08.24.2012
Update on Uniform Summary of Benefits & Coverage
IBC releases guidance on SBC distribution. SBC are required for for renewal or NB as of 9/23/12. SBC's will be abailable on ROAM (for brokers) and IBXpress (for members and employers). IBC will send notices to members 30 days before renewal.