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Happy Holidays – From Our Team to YoursAs the year draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for trusting us with the health and wellbeing of your employees. It’s an honor to partner with you. We wish you and your team a joyous holiday season and look forward to continuing to be right... |
December 17, 2025 |
Strengthening Our Efforts To Streamline Prior AuthorizationIn support of our ongoing mission to help members access quality, affordable health care, Univera Healthcare is participating in a joint effort to streamline, simplify and reduce prior authorization. This effort supports the federal government’s efforts to improve the... |
December 17, 2025 |
Legislative Updates - December 2025In this quarter’s Legislative Update, we highlight key political, legislative, and regulatory developments that may affect coverage and costs. Including: Federal & New York State Updates, Local Business Relief Coalition information and What We’re Reading. Learn More... |
December 17, 2025 |
Rx Update - The Future Of Prescription Drugs: 5 Trends Impacting Your Business And EmployeesPrescription drugs play a major role in keeping employees healthy, but rising costs continue to challenge businesses across Western New York. As we look ahead to 2026, several important trends are beginning to reshape how pharmacy benefits work. Specialty medications,... |
December 17, 2025 |
Updated Forms For Commercial Medical and Healthy New York ProductsUnderwriting has recently updated several forms for our Commercial Medical and Healthy New York (HNY) products. The new group instructions, new group checklist, and new group applications have been updated for our commercial medical and HNY products. HNY recertification... |
December 17, 2025 |
Understanding Your Wellbeing: December - Join Us For Our Upcoming Wellbeing WebinarsHelp your employees stay engaged and inspired—our monthly webinars offer fresh, practical insights to support our members' health and wellbeing. Monthly flyers are available below to share with your employees. January: "Train Your Brain – The Psychology Behind Healthy... |
December 17, 2025 |
Save the Date: Upcoming Vitalize Webinars for Employees!Vitalize℠, in partnership with Personify Health, is a digital home base dedicated to engaging our members in their health and wellbeing. Through Vitalize, eligible members have access to a certified health risk assessment, digital health coaching modules, a variety of... |
December 17, 2025 |
January Wellbeing Tip: Building A Healthier YouA new year brings new opportunities to focus on your health and wellbeing. While resolutions can be exciting, they often feel daunting—and it’s easy to get discouraged if things don’t go to plan. To build sustainable behavior change, start small. Bite-sized goals make... |
December 17, 2025 |
Manage Rising Health Care Costs: 3 Practical TipsWe understand the pressures small businesses face in today’s economic climate and we continue to be right here for you. As your local, nonprofit Health Plan, we’re committed to helping small businesses find meaningful ways to manage costs while improving the quality of... |
November 14, 2025 |
Understanding Your Wellbeing: November & December - Join Us For Our Upcoming Wellbeing WebinarsHelp your employees stay engaged and inspired—our monthly webinars offer fresh, practical insights to support our members health and wellbeing. Monthly flyers are available below to share with your employees. November: "Demystifying Diabetes" November 20: 12:00... |
November 14, 2025 |
2026 Wellbeing ResourcesMany members are not aware of the programs, resources, and tools available to them through Univera Healthcare. We are right here to help close that gap. Below are two resources that describe many of the programs and benefits available to members through their health plan.... |
November 14, 2025 |
December Wellbeing Tip: Healthy Eating During The HolidaysNavigating food choices during the holiday season can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to maintain balance. If you’ve ever felt guilt or anxiety around holiday eating, you’re not alone. Balancing indulgence with intention can be difficult, but there are... |
November 14, 2025 |
ACTION REQUIRED: Multi-Factor Authentication Launching In The Coming Days For Employer Web AccountsTo improve account security, multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be enabled in the coming days. What you can do to prepare for this change: Log into your employer web account and go to Account Settings in the upper right corner. Verify that your email address and... |
October 22, 2025 |
Univera Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Martin Stallone To Executive Leadership TeamWe’re thrilled to announce that Martin Stallone, M.D. has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Healthcare Services Officer for Univera Healthcare and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Dr. Stallone currently serves as CEO of Centralus... |
October 22, 2025 |
2025 Gag Clause Attestation Process & Separate Letter NotificationAs part of our ongoing support for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause attestation, Univera Healthcare will continue to attest on behalf of our fully insured and minimum premium groups in 2025, unless the group instructs us otherwise. For Self-funded, Rx... |
October 22, 2025 |
2026 Individual Market PlansIf you have an employee who is not eligible for an Employer Group Plan, Medicare or COBRA, we are here to help connect them with Qualified Health Plans (metal level plans), stand-alone dental plans and NY State sponsored Safety Net coverage, including plans for children. ... |
October 22, 2025 |
2026 Annual Rate Notices Being MailedThe New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has finalized the 2026 rate adjustments for the following products: Small Group Individual Medicare Supplement Annual Rate Notices (ARNs) will be mailed to groups by the end of October. Medicare Advantage,... |
October 22, 2025 |
Manage Rising Health Care Costs: 3 Practical TipsWe understand the pressures small businesses face in today’s economic climate and we continue to be right here for you. As your local, nonprofit Health Plan, we’re committed to helping small businesses find meaningful ways to manage costs while improving the quality of... |
October 22, 2025 |
Donate Life Registry Question Added To Health Plan ApplicationsA new question regarding the New York State Donate Life Registry has been added to select health plan enrollment forms and online tools. This update is in response to a new state mandate and applies to both paper and digital enrollment processes. This requirement applies... |
October 22, 2025 |
2026 Medicare Star RatingsThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its 2026 Medicare Star Ratings. These ratings measure our plan’s performance in areas such as quality of care provided to our members, clinical outcomes and preventive care, member satisfaction and... |
October 22, 2025 |
Understanding Your Wellbeing: November - Join Us For Our Upcoming Wellbeing WebinarsDiscover new ways to support a healthier lifestyle through our upcoming wellbeing webinars. Each month, we’ll explore a different topic designed to inspire and empower members on their wellbeing journey. Promotional flyers are available below so that you can easily share... |
October 22, 2025 |
November Wellbeing Tip: DiabetesType 2 diabetes is one of the most common – and preventable – chronic conditions. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), type 2 accounts for about 90% to 95% of all... |
October 22, 2025 |
Rx Update - Watch the Recording: August Pharmacy Webinar Featuring OncoHealthThank you to everyone who joined us live! If you missed it—or want to revisit the insights—the recording is now available. (VIDEO) This session explores how our strategic partnership with OncoHealth is transforming oncology management and delivering real value to our... |
October 22, 2025 |
ANSI Submission DeadlineAs we prepare for the upcoming Open Enrollment season, we want to ensure a smooth experience for your organization and employees. To help us manage volume and maintain service quality, we ask that all ANSI file implementation requests be submitted no later than September... |
September 29, 2025 |
Legislative Updates – September 2025With Federal officials back from their summer recess, we’re closely monitoring upcoming budget and policy negotiations and awaiting further guidance on recently enacted legislation. Attached are some key highlights we believe you’ll find relevant and informative. As... |
September 29, 2025 |
Formulary Changes - EmployerIn light of the rising costs of health care, we are committed more than ever to identifying opportunities for group savings. We also know we must balance quality and cost of care while offering access to the treatments our members need to get and stay healthy. Local and... |
September 29, 2025 |
ACTION REQUIRED: How To Prepare For Multi-factor AuthenticationAs previously communicated, multi-factor authentication (MFA) will soon be required to access your Univera Healthcare employer web account. This added layer of security helps protect your data and ensures safe access. MFA is scheduled to launch for employers in October... |
September 25, 2025 |
Virtual Teledermatology – Telemedicine Powered By MDLIVE®We are proud to partner with MDLIVE to offer convenient telemedicine services for Acute Medical and Behavioral Health needs. Starting January 1, 2026, we’re expanding this partnership to include Teledermatology services—bringing even more care options to our members,... |
September 25, 2025 |
Request For Missing Social Security NumbersUnder the Affordable Care Act, the Internal Revenue Service requires health insurers to request missing subscriber and dependent Social Security numbers from their members. In September, we will send Social Security number request letters to individuals who had health... |
September 25, 2025 |
REMINDER For Small Groups: Upcoming Member Webinar – Making The Most Of Your Health Plan!Many Small Group members are not aware of the programs, resources, and tools available through their Univera Healthcare membership. We are right here, for you and want to help close that gap. That’s why we are hosting a live Making the Most of Your Health Plan webinar for... |
September 25, 2025 |
Understanding Your Wellbeing: September - Join Us For Our Upcoming Wellbeing WebinarsDiscover new ways to support a healthier lifestyle through our upcoming wellbeing webinars. Each month, we’ll explore a different topic designed to inspire and empower members on their wellbeing journey. Promotional flyers are available below so that you can easily share... |
September 25, 2025 |
Univera Healthcare Provides 22 Scholarships For Students To Attend Jim Kelly Football CampUnivera Healthcare proudly awarded full scholarships to 22 Western New York students for the 2025 Jim Kelly Football Camp! Selected at random from entries, each student received a custom jersey signed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and a special send-off to camp.... |
September 25, 2025 |
A Message From Medical Governance And Healthcare EngagementAs we progress through 2025 and into 2026, we’re pleased to share our collective efforts to engage members, enhance outcomes, and expand services for all stakeholders. As we navigate a fast-changing health care landscape, our commitment remains rooted in serving our... |
September 25, 2025 |
The Power Of Communication: The Role Of Communication In Workplace Wellbeing ProgramsYou have 2.7 seconds to catch someone’s attention with your message. So, if you want your employees engaged in your workplace wellbeing program, it is critical to have an effective communication strategy. Clear, consistent, and engaging messaging helps build awareness,... |
September 25, 2025 |
October Wellbeing Tip: Menopause & Midlife WellnessMost women experience menopause between ages 45 and 55. Whether you’re approaching menopause, currently experiencing it, or have already gone through it, this stage of life often aligns with other significant life transitions. You may be expecting or raising a new child,... |
September 25, 2025 |
Small Group Rates And Plans For 2026 Are Now AvailableSmall businesses are the heart of our Western New York community—and at Univera Healthcare, we understand the challenges they’re facing. Rising healthcare costs, coverage changes, and provider shortages can feel overwhelming. But they don’t have to face it alone. We’re... |
September 15, 2025 |
REMINDER: Multi-factor Authentication Coming Soon For Employer Web PortalStarting in September, we will be enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for our employer portal. Implementing MFA will not only prevent cyber threats and weaknesses for our company, but it will also protect your information and data within the web portal. It is also... |
August 20, 2025 |
Legislative Updates - One Big Beautiful Bill ActOn July 4th, 2025, following months of Congressional negotiations, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. Included in the wide range of domestic policy priorities are sweeping changes to the overall healthcare landscape. The attached PDF... |
August 20, 2025 |
Rx Update - REMINDER: Join Our August Pharmacy Webinar Featuring Our Oncology Management PartnerTopic: Rx Market Insights: Leveraging the power of partnership with OncoHealth Date: August 28, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 2:40 p.m. ET This is your opportunity to explore how a strategic partnership is transforming oncology management and delivering real your business and... |
August 20, 2025 |
New Community Rated Subgroup ApplicationSmall group underwriting has a new community rated subgroup application available for groups looking to combine related businesses under one plan. This should allow for greater ease in capturing the required information for each related business. The new form is available... |
August 20, 2025 |
Understanding Your Wellbeing: August - Join Us For Our Upcoming Wellbeing WebinarsWe are excited to host the following upcoming wellbeing webinar, geared towards helping our members learn about various health topics that can support and improve their wellbeing. Please share the following webinar flyer and registration link with your employees. ... |
August 20, 2025 |
Attention Small Groups, Upcoming Member Webinar – Making The Most Of Your Health Plan!Looking to educate your Small Group employees on the benefits, tools and resources available through Univera Healthcare?* Encourage employees to register and attend this upcoming live webinar* to: Explore the Univera Healthcare website and mobile application features ... |
August 20, 2025 |
September Wellbeing Tip: Mental Health And Substance Use DisordersA substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition (not a character flaw) that affects both the brain and behavior. It can impact people of all ages and walks of life. Individuals with a SUD may struggle with work and relationships, lose interest in activities they... |
August 20, 2025 |
2025 - August - Pharmacy Updates From Mona ChitreA Message from Mona Chitre As we continue through 2025, I’d like to pause and acknowledge the important work we’re doing together. Whether it’s expanding access to care, improving health outcomes, or honoring the trust you place in us, your partnership makes it possible.... |
August 6, 2025 |
MDLIVE 6/1/2025 IncreasesUnivera Healthcare is excited to announce that we have renewed our partnership with our telemedicine partner, MDLIVE, for Medical and Behavioral Health telemedicine services through 12/31/2028. As part of our multi-year renewal, the following fee schedule/allowable... |
July 23, 2025 |
Medicare Supplement Rate Requests Filed with NYSOn June 13, 2025, an application was submitted requesting 2026 premium rate changes in accordance with New York state prior approval law. This rate application applies to Medicare Supplement products. Employer Group Communication Initial notification letters will be... |
July 23, 2025 |
Multi-factor Authentication Coming Soon For Employer Web PortalsStarting in mid-September, we will be enabling multi-factor authentication for our employer portal. Multi-factor authentication is a way for us to ensure that the person attempting to log into to the web portal is truly them. Implementing multi-factor authentication will... |
July 23, 2025 |
Rx Update - Join Our August Pharmacy Webinar Featuring Our Oncology Management PartnerTopic: Rx Market Insights: Leveraging the power of partnership with OncoHealth Date: August 28, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 2:40 p.m. ET We recognize that providing businesses and employees with the highest-quality pharmacy care is a team effort. Sometimes that means bringing in a... |
July 23, 2025 |
Showcasing How We Are Right Here For Western New YorkOn July 7, we began a campaign that focuses on being right here, in real life. It’s about showing up in the moments that matter, offering support, reassurance and a helping hand. This campaign brings real-life experiences to the forefront, highlighting the ways we stand... |
July 23, 2025 |
Understanding Your Wellbeing: July - Join Us For Our Upcoming Wellbeing WebinarsWe’re excited to host a series of upcoming wellbeing webinars designed to help our members explore a variety of health topics that support a healthier lifestyle. Promotional flyers will be available for each month’s upcoming webinar that you can share with your employees.... |
July 23, 2025 |
