| September 21, 2012 Legislative Update In May 2011, the Maine State Legislature passed Public Law Chapter 90 (PL 90) – An Act to Modify Rating Practices for Individual and Small Group Health Plans and to Encourage Value-based Purchasing of Health Care Services. One component of PL 90 included the establishment of the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association as a reinsurance program for the higher risk segment of Maine's individual health insurance market. Learn how this may affect you. September Worksite Webinar Invitation: Wellness Program Case Study You are invited you to attend our Worksite Wellness Webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 25. During this case study, you will learn about creating an incentive structure that maximizes employee engagement and creates a results-driven program. Find out how to participate. New Options with Illinois Standard Products Employer groups will have new choices and a broader range of options when selecting among BlueAdvantage EntrepreneurSM and BluePrintSM plans – starting Jan. 1, 2013. Get the details about these changes. New Tools and Features Available in Blue Access for MembersSM Our online resource for managing health care coverage now features more tools and resources to help members better understand and make the most of their health benefits. See what's new. Pharmacy Program Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2012 Based new prescription medications and a review of changes in the pharmaceuticals market, some changes are being made to the standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois formulary. Review the changes. Social Customer Relationship Management: Are You Doing It? Recently, the article “In Social Media, the Customer Really Comes First” featured our positive efforts in customer service through social media. Learn about our approach and why it's so important. Health and Wellness Fit Facts: Relief When Allergies Won’t Let Up What can you do when you can't find relief from your allergy-induced sniffles?  Share these tips with your employees. Do We Have Your Correct Contact Information? If you have a new email or mailing address, phone number or any other contact changes, please log in to Blue Access for EmployersSM and click on the User Profile to provide your updated information. Or contact your BCBSIL representative. Want a coworker to receive BlueVISION? Blue Access for Employers administrators can add coworkers here. |