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Healthy New York Business Applications And Recertifications For Small GroupBroker Update | April 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 4 Updated versions of the Healthy New York (HNY) New Business application and the HNY Recertification form are now available online at Univera On Demand. They are also available on our website under the Broker and Employer portals where small group new business and renewal... |
April 12, 2024 |
About ACQAs: Broker TrainingBroker Update | April 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 4 We continue to update and add to our Sales Hub eLearning offerings. Our latest training material focuses on Accountable Cost and Quality Agreement (ACQA). An ACQA is a localized approach to value-based payment agreements. This session will explain more about what an ACQA... |
April 12, 2024 |
Online Chat Now Available On Davis Vision WebsiteBroker Update | April 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 4 Davis Vision now has an online chat tool available to assist members in locating their benefits and eligibility information. The chat tool becomes available after a member creates an account and logs into the Davis Vision website. Members can ask questions or gather... |
April 12, 2024 |
May Is Mental Health Awareness MonthBroker Update | April 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 4 Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health and wellbeing. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Poor mental health increases physical health risks, while poor... |
April 12, 2024 |
Rx Update - Save On Medical Benefit Specialty Drugs With Smart RxAssistBroker Update | April 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 4 In continuing efforts to combat the rising cost of specialty medications, Univera Healthcare is providing an innovative financial assistance program, Smart RxAssist. Smart RxAssist is a specialty drug assistance program offering financial relief to employers and employees... |
April 12, 2024 |
REMINDER: Report Your 2023 Prescription DataBroker Update | March 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 3 The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires group and individual health plans to report annual data about prescription drugs and health care spending to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The last day to submit this data to CMS for the 2023... |
March 11, 2024 |
Target Optical And Pearle Vision Being Added To Vision NetworkBroker Update | March 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 3 Together with our partner, Davis Vision, we are excited to announce the expansion of our network in 2024 with the addition of Target Optical and Pearle Vision. With this addition, members will be able to access more than 150,000 in-network points of eye care. This... |
March 11, 2024 |
Why Your Primary Care Provider MattersBroker Update | March 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 3 Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do to help you feel your best every day. Your Primary Care Provider is your partner in managing your health. Seeing them for regular preventive care ensures you are up to date on recommended screenings... |
March 11, 2024 |
It’s Time To Report Your 2023 Prescription DataBroker Update | February 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 2 - Special Issue The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires group and individual health plans to report annual data about prescription drugs and health care spending to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The last day to submit this data to CMS for the 2023... |
February 29, 2024 |
Learn How ACQAs Help Increase Quality Care For MembersBroker Update | February 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 2 An Accountable Cost & Quality Agreement (ACQA) is our localized approach to value-based payment agreements. ACQAs promote a better, more holistic patient experience for members while working to reduce unnecessary medical costs for all. Watch Our 3-Minute Video To... |
February 16, 2024 |
NEW! Vitalize℠ Toolkit Now AvailableBroker Update | February 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 2 A toolkit for our new digital, wellbeing program Vitalize, administered by Virgin Pulse, can now be found on UniveraforBusiness.com. With a ready-to-send email, member guide, quick start flyer, overview flyer, and reward flyers employers can encourage their team to get... |
February 16, 2024 |
NEW! Headspace Toolkit Now AvailableBroker Update | February 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 2 A toolkit for our new mindfulness and meditation partner*, Headspace, administered by Virgin Pulse, can now be found on UniveraforBusiness.com. This toolkit includes a ready-to-send email, Headspace overview flyer, and material to help guide members through creating an... |
February 16, 2024 |
Rx Update - Reminder: Real Life Savings With Pharmacy ConciergeBroker Update | February 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 2 Starting this month, we will begin sharing a new series of videos highlighting some of the real-life savings realized through Pharmacy Concierge, our innovative prescription savings solution. Watch the first video in the series and make sure to follow us on all our... |
February 16, 2024 |
The Importance Of SleepBroker Update | February 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 2 Sleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking, and breathing. Did you know adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night, and children and teens need even more? Surveys show the average adult sleeps fewer than seven hours a night. According to the... |
February 16, 2024 |
Tax Form 1095-BBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 Health insurers—including Univera Healthcare—are no longer mailing tax form 1095-B to members. Because taxpayers are not required to include the form when filing their taxes, the IRS no longer requires us to mail the form. Members can still download the form or request it... |
January 23, 2024 |
Gag Clause Confirmation Of Attestations CompletedBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 On December 31, 2023, Univera Healthcare completed the gag clause attestations on behalf of our fully insured and minimum premium groups who have our Rx. A gag clause Certificate of Attestation is available to groups, upon request. Reach out to your account manager with... |
January 23, 2024 |
NEW For 2024: Virtual Physical Therapy Through Vori HealthBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 Every business wants to help their employees live their best. That’s why we are providing another option for physical therapy, so employees can have more accessibility when it comes to the care they need. Univera Healthcare is now partnering with Vori Health to offer... |
January 23, 2024 |
Watch: Making The Most Of Your Health PlanBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 The Making the Most of Your Health Plan videos for 2024 are ready! These member-level videos provide a navigation of our member online account and mobile app, while highlighting important benefits, tools, and resources available to members. There are three videos based... |
January 23, 2024 |
Annual Group Information Form (AGIF) – Mailbox Update For Small GroupsBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 Over the past several months there have been some AGIFs emailed to Univera (AnnualGroupInformationUnivera@UniveraHealthcare.com) that were not received through our email system. While most of the emails were received, we realize this could create a situation where a small... |
January 23, 2024 |
Univera On Demand Website Enhancements For Small GroupsBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 To help create a better user experience for our Small Groups, we’ve updated Univera on Demand with the following enhancements: Medical Updates You can now compare the previous Q4 year rating period selected (Ex: 2022 to 2023) Added a new banner to link to dental... |
January 23, 2024 |
February Is American Heart MonthBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventive (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, people aged 45 and over, and most races and Hispanic-origin groups, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths in the US. The term “heart disease”... |
January 23, 2024 |
Rx Update - Real Life Savings With Pharmacy ConciergeBroker Update | January 2024 | Vol. 19 No. 1 Starting this month, we will begin sharing a new series of videos highlighting some of the real-life savings realized through Pharmacy Concierge, our innovative prescription savings solution. Watch the first video in the series and make sure to follow us on all our... |
January 23, 2024 |
This Holiday Season We're Grateful To Be Right Here. For You.Broker Update | December 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 12 Thank you for your partnership and making our days merry and bright all year round. Wishing you peace, joy and even more success in 2024! Have a safe and happy holiday season! |
December 11, 2023 |
2024 Broker Guide Is HereBroker Update | December 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 12 The 2024 Broker Guide for Univera Healthcare is now available to help you better service our clients and grow your brokerage business. The guide is available in the broker portal on the Univera Healthcare website. If you have any questions, contact:... |
December 11, 2023 |
Our Next Step Toward Health EquityBroker Update | December 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 12 We want everyone to have the chance to be as healthy as possible. Health equity is about removing any barriers that get in the way of health. We notified you earlier this fall that we would begin contacting our group members and asking them to share more about themselves... |
December 11, 2023 |
Univera Healthcare Earns 85 Percent In Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-24 Corporate Equality IndexBroker Update | December 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 12 Univera Healthcare has received a score of 85 percent out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace... |
December 11, 2023 |
January Wellbeing Tip: The Importance Of Preventive CareBroker Update | December 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 12 “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is as true now as it was when Benjamin Franklin said it in 1735. While healthy behaviors such as exercise, sleep and good nutrition can significantly impact wellbeing, getting routine preventive care is an important... |
December 11, 2023 |
Gag Clause Prohibition Attestation Under The Consolidated Appropriation ActBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 The gag clause prohibition under the Consolidate Appropriations Act (CAA) prohibits health plans from entering into contracts that restrict specific data and information that a plan can make available to another party. Plans must annually submit an attestation that they... |
November 27, 2023 |
Sunsetting Wellbeing Programs & How Members Can Claim Their RewardsBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 With the much-anticipated transition to our new digital, wellbeing engagement program, VitalizeSM, we will be sunsetting several of our wellbeing programs. The following programs* will be discontinued the last day of a groups’ benefit year: ActiveRewards ... |
November 27, 2023 |
Fully Insured Large Groups To Move To Preferred Value FormularyBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 Please be advised that all Commercial Fully Insured Large Groups will move from the current 3 Tier Open Formulary to our Preferred Value Formulary (PVF) based on their plan year. This change excludes Minimum Premium groups, who will continue to have the option to choose... |
November 27, 2023 |
Updated Annual Group Information Form And Web Tool AvailableBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 An updated version of the Annual Group Information Form (AGIF) is available for Large and Small Groups. The only change in this version is that a question has been added to the AGIF and online AGIF Web Tool which requires groups who offer a dental plan through the Health... |
November 27, 2023 |
Updated Brochures Now AvailableBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 We’ve updated several brochures with our new Everybody Benefits logo. Please share these with your groups. Questions? Contact your account manager. Out-of-Pocket Protection Program Brochure (PDF) Rx Home Delivery Brochure (PDF) |
November 27, 2023 |
December Wellbeing Tip: Where To Go For CareBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 Understanding where to go for medical care before you need it can help minimize frustration, time, and cost. Your primary care provider should be your first choice for routine medical care or minor illnesses or injuries that are not an emergency. A primary care provider... |
November 27, 2023 |
Rx Update - Kicking Off A New Social Media CampaignBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 We launched a new campaign on our social media channels that will feature some of the positive feedback we receive from our health plan members. Topics will vary monthly so be sure to bookmark our various social media sites and check back often. This month we’re... |
November 27, 2023 |
Rx Update - The Right Meds At The Best ValueBroker Update | November 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 11 A Univera Healthcare program is focusing on medication safety while saving millions of dollars in prescription drug costs. The program, Pharmacy Concierge, is available to most midsize and large employers through the health plan. “Improving care is the primary goal of... |
November 27, 2023 |
Medicare Recognizes Univera Healthcare For QualityBroker Update | October 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 10 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its 2024 quality ratings, and again this year recognized Univera Healthcare for its Medicare Advantage plans. This is the eleventh consecutive year the health plan has ranked above average or higher for its... |
October 18, 2023 |
Annual Rate Notices MailedBroker Update | October 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 10 Groups will receive Annual Rate Notices (ARNs) at the end of October. This includes the following products: Small Group Individual Medicare Supplement Medicare Advantage, Simply Prescription, Dental prospective pooled and dental/vision standalone group notices and... |
October 18, 2023 |
Change To 2024 New Business Medical Bonus ScheduleBroker Update | October 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 10 We have implemented a change to our Univera Healthcare 2024 Broker Commission Schedule regarding the New Business Medical Bonus. The new chart, which replaces our previous New Business Medical Bonus chart, is available to Brokers of record with us. If you have questions... |
October 18, 2023 |
2024 Broker Tips For Individual PlansBroker Update | October 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 10 We’ve compiled a sheet of 2024 Broker Tips to assist you during the upcoming Open Enrollment Period for SafetyNet and Individual Market Plans. The tip sheet includes: Important dates What’s new for 2024 Renewal details Health Plan features and updates Who to... |
October 18, 2023 |
November Is Diabetes Awareness MonthBroker Update | October 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 10 Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into blood sugar to use for energy. According to the CDC, one in three people have prediabetes and more than 37 million Americans (11.3% of the population) have diabetes. Because blood sugar in the body... |
October 18, 2023 |
Right Here. For You. Univera Healthcare Of Western New York.Broker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 You may have noticed that Univera Healthcare’s brand looks different this month. With the direction of our leadership team and several months of planning and research, we’ve developed a new position for the brand, a new tagline and a new campaign. This new brand position... |
September 19, 2023 |
Leading The Industry In Our Pursuit Of BiosimilarsBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 At Univera Healthcare, we are proud to lead the insurance industry in pursuing biosimilars for our members. Biosimilars are safe and effective treatment options and can be provided at a lower cost. Univera Healthcare was the first stand-alone health plan to prefer a... |
September 19, 2023 |
Coming Soon: Annual Notice Of Change LettersBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 This month, group benefit administrators with Senior Choice (HMO-POS) or Univera Healthcare Medicare (PPO) plans will be mailed an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). The ANOC provides details on 2024 benefit changes. Group members will receive their 2024 ANOC, along with... |
September 19, 2023 |
Wishing You The Best In 2022Broker Update | January 2022 | Vol. 17 No. 1 As we begin another new year, I want to thank you for your continued partnership as together we guide our shared clients and members during these unprecedented times. Our local leadership—based right here, in Western New York—remains ready to support you and your... |
January 20, 2022 |
2024 Community Rated, Small Group Medicare Advantage Rates And Plans Are Now Available On Univera On DemandBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 You can now view 2024 Community Rated, Small Group Medicare Advantage Plans on Univera on Demand. Univera On Demand allows you to compare plans and access your group's 2023 benefit summaries and rate sheets. Please contact your Group Medicare account manager with any... |
September 19, 2023 |
Together We Can Move Towards Health EquityBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 Health care should meet the needs of everyone – no matter who you are, where you live or who you love. This is something we are taking very seriously at Univera Healthcare. Health equity is when everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible. To improve health... |
September 19, 2023 |
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States among people who were born female, after skin cancers. About one in eight women will have breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. While white women are more likely to develop breast cancer, Black... |
September 19, 2023 |
Rx Update - Univera Healthcare Launches Innovative Program To Reduce CostsBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 The Medication Assurance Program is a new initiative of Univera Healthcare aimed at reducing self-funded employer group overall spend. This program is designed to reduce spend on medications by holding manufacturers accountable for drugs that were approved through the... |
September 19, 2023 |
Small Group Rates And Plans For 2024 Are Now Available!Broker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 - Special Issue Small Group plans and rates for 2024* are now available on Univera on Demand! Updated Open Enrollment tools, including At-A-Glance Brochures and Product Guide are also available. Learn more and order open enrollment materials now. Now available: Univera Access and... |
September 11, 2023 |
Reminder: Large Group Open Enrollment MaterialsBroker Update | September 2023 | Vol. 18 No. 9 - Special Issue If you need printed copies of the 2024 Large Group Open Enrollment materials, reach out to order through your Account Service Consultant. At-a-Glance Brochure Submit the quantity for each piece along with your shipping information and we’ll take care of the rest.... |
September 11, 2023 |
