Bulletins

Humana reissues RxDC data request

Humana employer groups recently received a second email regarding data needed to comply with the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting requirement. The email was sent from Horizon Insights. Humana revised its original data request issued mid-February in response to updated guidance...

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Aetna removes Humira from pharmacy formularies

Effective April 1, 2024, Aetna will remove Humira (adalimumab) from most commercial pharmacy formularies. Impacted plan members will need to switch to a preferred biosimilar or other preferred product.

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Blue KC updates prescription drug lists for 2024

Starting January 1, 2024, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) will implement updated prescription drug lists for small groups.

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Aetna plan sponsors must complete annual attestation

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause prohibition requires issuers and plan sponsors to attest that any agreements they enter with health care providers, third-party administrators or other service providers will not contain language restricting access to cost and quality of care...

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Humana reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare

Four months following Humana’s announcement that the carrier is exiting the employer group commercial medical business, Humana and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) announced an agreement that will enable Humana’s group customers to select a UHC plan upon the current plan’s expiration or non-renewal. Groups...

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Humana announces exit from employer group medical market

Humana announced this morning that it will exit the employer group commercial medical business. This includes all fully insured, self-funded and federal medical plans, as well as Humana’s standalone Go365 products. Humana will continue to maintain its dental, vision, life, and Medicare coverage.

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UHC releases cost-transparency tool

Starting January 1, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) members have access to an enhanced cost-transparency tool that includes cost-sharing information on 500 shoppable medical services and items. 

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Humana releases cost-transparency tool

Starting January 1, Humana members have access to an enhanced cost-transparency tool that includes cost-sharing information on 500 shoppable medical services and items.

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Attain by Aetna wellness program discontinued

Effective February 1, 2023, Aetna will no longer offer their Attain by Aetna wellness program to new or renewing small and large groups. Users currently participating in the program can continue to earn and redeem points until the discontinuation. Enrollment for the Earn Your Watch benefit within...

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Western Missouri Medical Center joins BlueSelect Plus Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) has expanded its BlueSelect Plus network to include Western Missouri Medical Center located in Warrensburg, Mo. The addition increases the number of hospitals in the network to 13.

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