Summer 2021 Spotlight on Benefits Newsletter Now Available

Published July 9, 2021

The Summer 2021 Spotlight on Benefits newsletter is now available.

This issue provides helpful information about the July 1 transition to CVS Caremark as the Health Plan’s prescription drug benefit manager, as well as the announcement of three new programs available beginning September 1, 2021. PrudentRx, AccordantCare Rare and Health Advisor will help you save on prescription drug costs and will offer assistance with managing complex, chronic or rare conditions…all at no additional cost to you.  Also included in this edition are important reminders of actions you can take to better manage your pension and health benefits and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Welcome, CVS Caremark!
• New Prescription Drug Benefits Coming September 1
• #1 Reason for Denied Claims: No Current Coordination of Benefits Form
• Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are? (Are You Sure?)
• Working After Retirement? Be Sure You Know the Basic Plan’s Suspension of Benefits Rules
• Don’t Wait to Submit Your Non-Network Claims to Anthem
• Requesting a Predetermination from the Health Plan Before Your Surgery Can Help You Avoid Unexpected Costs