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Update To Small Group Medical Underwriting GuidelinesBroker Update | October 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 10 Small Group medical underwriting guidelines have been updated and are available on our website and on Univera On Demand. Please reach out to your dedicated underwriter or account representative with any questions. View the Updated Guidelines |
October 25, 2021 |
Univera Healthcare Inside Rx Prescription Discount CardBroker Update | October 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 10 Univera Healthcare continues its mission of helping people in our communities live healthier and more secure lives through high-quality and affordable health care access. As part of that ongoing commitment, we’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Inside Rx®,... |
October 25, 2021 |
Update To COVID Treatment BenefitsBroker Update | October 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 10 Univera Healthcare will continue to cover IN-NETWORK COVID treatment benefits for fully insured members in full through December 31, 2021. Self-funded groups that previously opted-in will be given the choice to extend that option through December 31, 2021. |
October 25, 2021 |
November Is Diabetes Awareness MonthBroker Update | October 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 10 November is Diabetes Month, a national observance designed to raise awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, types of diabetes, and the impact this disease has every day on millions of Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association®, Diabetes is the seventh... |
October 25, 2021 |
Coming Soon! Online Billing For BrokersBroker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 Earlier this year, we launched a new online bill pay tool for your groups. Soon, brokers will have access to online billing as well. Beginning in mid-October, brokers will be able to: Access all Group billing information under one login View Group invoices View... |
September 22, 2021 |
Revised Waiting Period PolicyBroker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 We understand that employers may be looking for ways to position themselves more competitively in the current hiring environment. Health insurance is often a key component of employee benefit packages. From now until January 1, 2022, employers may change their new hire... |
September 22, 2021 |
2022 Community Rated, Small Group Medicare Advantage Rates/Plans Now AvailableBroker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 You can now view 2022 Community Rated, Small Group Medicare Advantage Plans on Univera on Demand. Univera on Demand allows you to compare plans and access your group's 2022 benefit summaries and rate sheets. Please contact your Group Medicare Sales Consultant with any... |
September 22, 2021 |
Medicare Annual Notice Of Change MailingBroker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 This month, group benefit administrators with Senior Choice (HMO-POS) or Univera Medicare (PPO) plans will be mailed an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). The ANOC provides details on 2022 benefit changes. These members will receive their 2022 ANOC, along with their... |
September 22, 2021 |
REMINDER: COBRA Subsidy Period Coming To An EndBroker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 The COBRA subsidy period will end on September 30, 2021. Groups will NOT need to take any action to return to standard billing in October and going forward. If a Group wants to terminate a COBRA enrollee, they will need to notify us. As a reminder, the American Rescue... |
September 22, 2021 |
Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBroker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease in the US every year. Here’s how... |
September 22, 2021 |
Plan Highlights And New Resources For 2022Broker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 - Special Issue New! 2022 Open Enrollment Highlights Streamlined collateral that provides a quick overview of the key updates planned for 2022 groups. Talk to your Univera Account Manager for more information about this and other supportive marketing collateral. What’s New for 2022... |
September 13, 2021 |
Small Group Rates And Plans For 2022 Now Available!Broker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 - Special Issue Small Group plans and rates for 2022 are available on Univera on Demand. Updated Open Enrollment tools, including At-A-Glance brochures and product guides are also available. Now available: NEW! Univera Clear Options Medical Plan Univera Access & Univera Access... |
September 13, 2021 |
Individual Metal Plans And Rates For 2022 Now Available!Broker Update | September 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 9 - Special Issue Individual plans and rates for 2022 are now available on Univera on Demand. Updated Open Enrollment tools, including Product Placemats and Product Brochures are also available. Now available: Individual Metal Level Medical Plans Univera Healthy Smile Stand-Alone... |
September 13, 2021 |
COBRA Subsidy Period Coming To An EndBroker Update | August 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 8 The COBRA subsidy period will end on September 30, 2021. Groups will NOT need to take any action to return to standard billing in October and going forward. If a Group wants to terminate a COBRA enrollee, they will need to notify us. As a reminder, the American Rescue... |
August 26, 2021 |
Updates To Non-COVID Telehealth BenefitsBroker Update | August 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 8 The New York State regulation to cover non-COVID telehealth benefits in full for fully insured members, ended on June 24, 2021. Univera Healthcare will continue to cover IN-NETWORK NON-COVID telehealth benefits for fully insured members in full through December 31, 2021.... |
August 26, 2021 |
Univera Healthcare Addresses Health Disparities In Western New York With New Health Equity AwardsBroker Update | August 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 8 Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities and a barrier to its goal of health equity, Univera Healthcare invites nonprofit organizations to apply for Health Equity Awards of up to $30,000 each to help fund health and wellness programs that... |
August 26, 2021 |
Help Protect Employees From The FluBroker Update | August 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 8 Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Millions of people get the flu every year; many are hospitalized and some die from flu-related causes every year. Make plans to get vaccinated early in fall before flu season begins. The... |
August 26, 2021 |
Request For Missing Social Security NumbersBroker Update | August 2021 | Vol. 16 No. 8 Under the Affordable Care Act, the Internal Revenue Service requires health insurers to request missing subscriber and dependent Social Security numbers from their members. In September, we will send Social Security number request letters to individuals who had health... |
August 26, 2021 |
