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title: Bukaty Bulletins | Carrier Notice (4)
description: Carrier Notice | Current, accurate information regarding legislation changes and other important news impacting employers and business operations.  (4)
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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/iStock-870527746-1.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/attain-by-aetna-wellness-program-discontinued)

 December 5, 2022

## [Attain by Aetna wellness program discontinued](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/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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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/iStock-834867246.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/wmmc_joins_blue_select_plus)

 June 22, 2022

## [Western Missouri Medical Center joins BlueSelect Plus Network](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/wmmc_joins_blue_select_plus)

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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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Pills-2.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/aetna_announces_rx_changes2022)

 June 22, 2022

## [Aetna announces prescription drug list changes](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/aetna_announces_rx_changes2022)

Effective July 1, 2022, Aetna will change the[Advanced Control-Aetna formulary](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2022/2022%20Carrier%20Notice%20info/JUL22%20QNOC%20Advanced%20Control%20Plan-Aetna.pdf?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8h0wp9bapTVKb_aYEa6N-IGW459-437HfHe-KVZHKSD9hY2Vehe_QKQVTdGAHCb1LjpELR)for all fully insured and self-insured groups. Changes address refill quantities and non-formulary, preferred brand and specialty drug categories.

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_20033265.jpeg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-prescription-drug-list-update)

 June 6, 2022

## [Blue KC prescription drug list update](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-prescription-drug-list-update)

Blue KC is updating their prescription drug list, as well as opening a new Spira Care location in Independence, Missouri. 

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/BlueKC_Covid19%20rapid%20antigen%20test.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/bluekc_reimbursement_form_otc_covid19_tests)

 January 25, 2022

## [Blue KC members submit reimbursement form for OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/bluekc_reimbursement_form_otc_covid19_tests)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) members can be reimbursed for over-the-counter (OTC), FDA-approved COVID-19 tests by submitting a Blue KC-provided claim [form](https://bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net/pdf/COVID_Reimbursement_Claim_Form.pdf). The OTC COVID-19 test benefit includes up to eight tests per member per month. Members must provide a copy of the receipt...

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/750x375-AdobeStock_432384470.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_outline_options_to_obtain_otc_covid19_tests)

 January 18, 2022

## [Humana outlines two options to obtain no-cost OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_outline_options_to_obtain_otc_covid19_tests)

Humana has identified two options for members to purchase over-the-counter (OTC), FDA-approved COVID-19 diagnostic kits to comply with the [Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) directive](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/dol_addresses_reimbursement_otc_covid19_test?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7TYGjUWnEM_Il-Q34WNNT60A8bv8T1_oyo3-GaMIZ7z5sRYqk8DN5Rs_yRFV4MtnniiLB) released last week. The DOL requirement took effect January 15.

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/750x375-AdobeStock_366550961.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/cigna_explains_reimbursemen_for_otc_covid19_tests)

 January 18, 2022

## [Cigna explains reimbursement process for OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/cigna_explains_reimbursemen_for_otc_covid19_tests)

*Claim form should be submitted providing test purchase date and cost*

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/750x375-AdobeStock_432377016.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/uhc_addresses_reimbursement_otc_covid19_test)

 January 18, 2022

## [UHC addresses process to provide OTC COVID-19 kits](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/uhc_addresses_reimbursement_otc_covid19_test)

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released information on how UHC members can obtain over-the-counter (OTC), FDA-approved COVID-19 diagnostic kits to comply with the [Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) directive](https://email.bukaty.com/e3t/Btc/DI+113/cf9bY04/VWFRzs2LsfNrVdWvkT4Q5r4VVJvnzy4DqVQWN179mqJ3q3n_V1-WJV7CgNkbW3cM7ky6BrngkW2TVP3f47RCPgN91GlglQRBNXW96QXvV12Zh2pF6pK5gqPxgfW1V6FD01-C_YFW2Kn2RV6dfVLMW3W6RYL7x-cb5W7QR6pV8V00BzW45nJ3X1XWbPzM4zCfQDVsk5N88xVzBJVJJSW3QMf7S4K_7NsN2LWtKGgyg-rW4SX6L58FjldjN7qNN0GmkbSvW2JGVc45Bf4fHW5-5Fn53LwkjwW8wGPDj1t8Y_2N16nc4gZHxsJW3vkGg_3JbhbtW4mnwPM42SRl-W4mpHY-1LtzNtW1xbQhv47FgyzVlGTQp59qnJSW5RlVF85Rqf-Z35mB1) released last week. The DOL requirement took effect January 15.UHC has established a preferred...

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/iStock-1272683905.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_covid19_faq)

 December 27, 2021

## [Humana COVID-19 Frequently Asked questions](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_covid19_faq)

*Qualified testing remains at $0 cost-share; member responsible for cost of non-qualified testing*

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[![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/iStock-1207650868.jpeg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-extends-coronavirus-coverages)

 July 31, 2020

## [Blue KC extends coronavirus coverages](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-extends-coronavirus-coverages)

Given the National Public Health Emergency has been extended to October 23, 2020, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) will maintain current COVID-19 policies through October 23:

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