Short-term policy a safety net for gaps in health insurance
Toledo Blade, OH -
For example, a family of four can opt to pay $254 a month for up to six months (a total of $1,524), with a deductible for the term of $500 per member or $1,000 per family and an out-of-pocket maximum of $5,500 per member or $11,000 per family. It also has a separate $250 prescription drug deductible per person.
2006-06-18
EDS Enables Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts To Improve
HostReview.com, IL -
The BCBSMA Provider Portal is integrated with Emdeon Office. This integration will significantly reduce the amount of time providers spend on claims management allowing them to check patient eligibility, review claims status, view referral and authorization information while meeting HIPAA requirements. Additionally, it provides simplified and personalized access to content and information supporting a variety of provider processes such as medical policies and guidelines, administrative guidelines, fee schedules, Provider Reports (PIRS), downloadable forms and other information as well as BCBSMA’s newsletters (“Provider Focus,” “Dental Focus” and “Blue Focus”). The portal directs healthcare provider email communications to the proper BCBSMA area based on a variety of criteria. Lastly, providers can use the portal to register for BCBSMA training and download training materials.
2006-06-16
American Community Appoints Vice President of Corporate
Emediawire (press release), WA -
Downey will report jointly to Peg Briggs, Senior Vice President of the Group division and Neal Spero, Senior Vice President of the Individual division. She will be responsible for overseeing the company’s corporate communications strategies and activities including the development of corporate advertising, branding, public relations, communications, marketing events, field training and education, promotional material and marketing incentive programs. She will work closely with the board of directors and senior management to ensure the advancement of the company’s business strategy.
2006-06-15
VITAL SIGNS
MarketWatch -
With a recent focus on health plans' rising up-front costs and cost sharing, the back end -- a plan's ability to go the distance when it's most needed -- has been getting little attention. But for those facing sudden, expensive crises such as a cancer diagnosis, the need for a transplant or the arrival of a sick, premature baby, catastrophic coverage can be paramount to staving off bankruptcy.
2006-06-14
Blue Cross Blue Shield leads complaints in Texas
KHOU (subscription), TX -
A complaint is determined by the Texas Department of Insurance to be justified when it finds “an apparent violation of a policy provision, contract provision, rule or statute, or there is a valid concern that a prudent layperson would regard as a practice or service that is below customary business or medical practice.” Last year, there were 4.6 times as many “justified” complaints filed against Blue Cross of Texas in Texas as against the average Texas health insurer.
2006-06-13
Bredesen: selling Cover Tennessee to small businesses key
Nashville City Paper, TN -
Another private sector aspect of trying to sell Cover TN to small business will be through the two private insurance carriers that submit the best two bids to provide the $150 per month health insurance. Once the contracts are awarded, Cover TN will rely on the insurance companies to market the initiative to small business.
2006-06-11
Unlocking The Mystery Of Health Care Pricing
Forbes -
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