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Health Care Reform (UHC)
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04.10.2013
Broker Connection: Health Reform Checklist Prepares Clients for Changes
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed focuses on preparing clients for reform, included are checklists for both 2-99 and 100+ size groups. Also included are PDL changes effective 7/1/13.
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04.24.2013
Road to Reform: Preparing for 2013 and 2014
This customer brochure is available in paper format, or online interactive. This guide is to help clients understand what is to come in 2013, adn what provisions will be effective in 2014.
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04.24.2013
Broker Connection: Customer Reform Guide updated for 2013 & 2014
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed focuses on The Road to Reform customer brochure having been updated to share with your clients what is coming in 2013 and what provisions will become effective in 2014.
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03.27.2013
Broker Connection: HHS Issues Final Health Reform Ruling
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed focuses on HHS ruling on adjusted community rating, guaranteed issue, guaranteed renewability, single risk pool, rate review provisions and more...
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01.03.2013
Broker Connection: CMS Proposes Insurance Market and Rate Review rules
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed focuses on HCR. CMS proposes rules that will affect how carriers will be allowed to rate come 2014. Age bands are to be consolidated which will negatively affect younger americans.
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10.01.2012
Broker Connection: SBC’s Available for 2-99 Fully Insured Groups
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed is SBC distribution for Oxford and UHC. For new business: using online request form (UHC); imbedded in quote (OHP). For renewal: sent to client and members (30 - UHC) (60 - OHP) days prior.
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09.19.2012
Broker Connection: Customers Surveyed for 2013 MLR Calculation
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed is UHC's survey to collect information needed for 2013 MLR calculation, New Accident Protection Plan, and more....
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09.05.2012
Grandfather Certification form deadline is Friday, 9/7
As a reminder, Grandfather Certification Forms are required for any 1-99 group policies that are in a grandfather position, and must be postmarked no later than Friday, Sept. 7, 2012.
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06.28.2012
US Supreme Court Health Care Reform Decision Update
UHC/Oxford releases their update regarding the landmark 5-4 ruling on PPACA, stating the individual mandate is within the power of Congress to impose as its a tax (at its core). Without this mandate, the other aspects of PPACA could not be funded.
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05.23.2012
Broker Connection: What PCORI fee means for Employers?
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed is Patient-Centered Outcome Research fee will be imposed on plan sponsors; ID cards now reference Optum Rx; MLR rebates forecasted; and more....
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01.25.2012
Broker Connection: W2 Reporting, Medical Loss Ratio
In this issue, the only topic discusses health care reform updates including W2 reporting and Medical Loss Ratios.
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01.11.2012
Broker Connection: New 2013 FSA limit requires plan amendments in 2012
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed is HCR imposed new $2500 limit on annual contribution to FSA's which will result in amendments needed to SPD's for your clients; 2012 bonus; Critical illness protection plan; and more...
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12.22.2011
Changes to Internal Appeals Processes for 2012
Members of non-grandfathered health plans with effective dates after 9/23/10, will notice additional information on their ABD's and EOB's beginning January 2012, including: language translation notice and request for diagnosis code notice
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12.14.2011
Broker Connection: PDL Updates, UHC.tv goes Live!
In this issue, one of the main topics addressed is new online TV network called UHC.TV goes live, PDL changes for January 2012, generic Lipitor launches on tier 3 while brand is still in lower tier, and more...
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11.30.2011
Broker Connection: Annual Compliance Notice mails to subscribers
In this issue, the only topic discusses is how the 2011 Rights and Resource Disclosure postcard notices will mailed to members on Nov 29th.
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