Medicare Part D Notice Due October 15th

Employers whose health care plans include prescription drug benefits for active employees or retirees who are Medicare-eligible must notify those covered individuals by October 15 of each year whether their drug benefit is “creditable coverage”. This means that the drug coverage it […]

COVID-19 expanded benefits update

April 22, 2022 There is a new COVID-19 update for members covered by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Advantage (fully insured health plans). Arkansas Blue Cross and Health Advantage are committed to the safety and well-being of […]

Affordable Insulin Initiative

  You know diabetes is one of the costliest illnesses your clients’ employees can have. In fact, according to a 2020 study, about 13.6% of adult Arkansans have diabetes, and we rank 5th in the nation for the condition. Blood sugar management […]

Insurers and health plans to cover COVID-19 at home tests On Jan. 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services released guidance to support the Administration’s directive that health insurers and group health plans cover, subject […]