Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) reached a $2.67 billion settlement in a class-action antitrust lawsuit from October of last year. A class notice campaign is currently underway, ensuring individuals and companies who may have been impacted by damages are notified of their rights and know how to file a claim.
Athletico Webinar Wednesday - Employer Series
Paying the Price No More: Thousands of Patients to Get a Slate Clean of Medical Debt
After years of suing thousands of patients annually for unpaid bills, the University of Virginia Health System (UVA) is wiping the slate clean for countless lucky patients. As of Monday, April 19, UVA announced it will cancel a massive backlog of court judgments and liens – some of which date back to the 1990s.
Medova Part 2: Court Appointed Receivorship
It’s official. The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has entered a consent order appointing Receivership Management Inc. – a Tennessee-based independent fiduciary – to serve as claims administer and oversee the employee benefit plans and assets previously administered by Medova Healthcare Financial Group.
The Cost of Cost-Sharing: A New Study Suggests Small Price Increases Cause Deadly Consequences
COBRA - Employer Steps to Take
Likely the single greatest regulation impacting employer-sponsored health plans is a provision which will provide for a 100% subsidy of COBRA premiums from now until September 30, 2021. COBRA applies to firms with 20 or more workers. When the qualifying event is termination of employment, individuals are eligible for up to 18 months of COBRA continuation coverage.
American Rescue Plan Act: Employer Update
March is Medication Safety Month
Free COBRA and Other Items in the Stimulus Package
Over the weekend the Senate narrowly voted to pass the latest $1.9T Covid-19 relief bill, titled American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The House is anticipated to vote and pass the bill as soon as this Tuesday (March 9th) before heading to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill contains several health insurance-related provisions that are likely to become law in the coming days.
Client Feature: Otaku Ramen
The pandemic has been particularly hard on the restaurant industry and its workforce. That's why many are sharing experiences and making efforts to explore mental health and wellness initiatives.
Sarah Gavigan, chef and owner of Otaku Ra men in Nashville, detailed some of what she has been doing for her staff to promote more daily health.
COVID Confessions: Restaurant Workers
Schaefer Autobody: How a Health Plan Tune-Up Led to $0 Deductibles
Faced once again with an increase in health plan costs, Schaefer Autobody knew they needed a change. They had grown more and more frustrated with their inability to control their healthcare spend and continue to provide great benefits to their team. Another 9% increase, despite two years of declining healthcare expenditures, just wasn’t going to cut it.
