Why Benefits Communication Is Different This Year
"A student is only as good as the teacher." It's our job to communicate benefits well to employees. Communicating benefits can be challenging, but it is one [...]
PPO vs. HMO + FAQs on HDHP
Do you know the difference? Two of the most common types of managed care plans are a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Both plans have [...]
The federal government has delayed the exchange notification requirement
The Affordable Care Act requires employers to notify their employees of the existence of health benefits exchanges. The act required the notification be issued on or before March 1, 2013. [...]
U of M now in-network partner with Priority Health
Image provided by Priority Health The doctor(s) is in--and in this case, we are talking about all 1,800 of them. U of M is now in network [...]
Health Tip: Try these Pumpkin Protein Bars
Pumpkin Protein Bars compliments of fitness star Jamie Eason Trying to cut back on your weekly visit to Starbucks for a pumpkin scone or a slice of your favorite cheesecake? [...]
Obama admin re-brands exchanges
The Obama administration is re-branding exchanges to be called insurance "marketplaces" in each state. The administration feels that marketplace is a more descriptive name for the function of what was [...]
Viagra Nonformulary Drug for HAP Customers as of March 1, 2013
Effective March 1, 2013, HAP will remove Viagra® from its drug formulary and replace it with the lower cost generic version of the drug, Sildenafil. This means that HAP [...]
Despite Health Care Reform rules, formal wellness plans lacking
The Affordable Care Act creates new incentives and builds on existing wellness program policies to support and encourage employer wellness program for healthier workplaces. The rules apply to "participatory wellness [...]
Fitness App of the Week: Healthy Habits
According to research, it can take up to 60 days to form a new habit. Healthy Habits helps hold you accountable, with reminders and rewards along the way to your [...]
Express Scripts and Medco now one company
Medco Health Solutions, which processes Blues members' pharmacy claims is now part of Express Scripts. You may continue to see both Medco and Express Scripts logos until a transition phase [...]