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Coordinated Care, Complete Coverage And Greater Value. It’s All Right Here. For You.When you’re there to help care for your people, they’ll be there for your business. It’s a simple idea – and it’s why you’re committed to providing great health coverage for employees. Coverage that goes beyond basic medical care to help people live healthier lives while... |
July 26, 2024 |
Warby Parker Added To Vision NetworkTogether with our partner, Davis Vision, we are excited to announce the expansion of our vision network to include Warby Parker as of July 1, 2024. This enhancement has no premium rate impact. Members will enjoy full access to Warby Parker’s elevated shopping experience... |
July 26, 2024 |
August Wellness Topic: The Importance Of VaccinesMost of us probably don’t remember when people regularly died from smallpox or polio. There have been no cases of smallpox anywhere in the world since 1980. Polio has been eliminated in the United States because of vaccination, though it is still a threat in some other... |
July 26, 2024 |
Rx Update - Site Of Care For Infusion Drug TherapyWe are continuously looking for ways to promote member convenience while lowering overall costs. The Site of Care (SOC) program provides outreach to patients receiving select infusion or injectable drugs at high-cost facilities and transitions these patients to home... |
July 26, 2024 |
2025 Large Group Product UpdatesWe’ve got exciting changes planned that will help groups and their employees enjoy even better health and wellbeing in 2025. Let’s look at what’s in store. Here’s What’s New for 2025*: Reminder! Vitalize℠ Introduced in 2024, Vitalize is a digital home base dedicated... |
June 27, 2024 |
We Want To Hear From You!At some point throughout the year, you should receive a satisfaction survey from us. The second quarter survey is being sent to some of our employer groups this month. Your feedback and experience is valuable, and we want to learn from you. If you have not yet received... |
June 26, 2024 |
July Wellness Topic: The Benefits Of Physical ActivityExercise gives you energy. That may seem counterintuitive, but exercise boosts energy levels. Even occasional exercise improves your mental wellbeing, thinking and sleep and reduces anxiety and blood pressure. Regular exercise has even more benefits than an occasional... |
June 26, 2024 |
Rx Update - Reduce Risk And Control Costs With Integrated Pharmacy Benefits Available To Your TeamExperience a more comprehensive approach to pharmacy care when your team has integrated medical and pharmacy. We now have Integrated Pharmacy Program Flyers so you can see every value-added and optional pharmacy program we have available for your business. Download the... |
June 26, 2024 |
Rx Update - New! Pharmacy Concierge Program Video SeriesNow available! A new series of videos highlighting our Pharmacy Concierge Program. Mona Chitre, Chief Pharmacy Officer, and President Pharmacy Solutions Chapter 1: Why we created Pharmacy Concierge Chapter 2: What sets us apart with Pharmacy Concierge Steve Conrad,... |
June 26, 2024 |
Individual & Small Group – NYS Prior Approval Of Rate ChangesOn May 15, 2024, an application was submitted requesting 2025 premium rate changes in accordance with New York state prior approval law. This rate application applies to Community Rated Individual and Small Group products. The following products are included in this 2025... |
June 4, 2024 |
The Lifetime Healthcare Companies Announce Plans To Affiliate With CDPHPToday (May 22), we announced that The Lifetime Healthcare Companies (LTHC), the parent company of Univera Healthcare, plans to form an affiliation with CDPHP, one of New York’s leading not-for-profit health insurance companies. This affiliation is aimed at improving... |
May 22, 2024 |
Past Due: What To Do If You Missed The RxDC Deadline?We have received questions from groups about what to do if they did not complete the RxDC online form by the due date of April 12. If a group missed the deadline, they should report the information directly to CMS in HIOS (or have another reporting entity report it for... |
May 17, 2024 |
Plan Designation Indemnification Is Now A Fillable FormWe’re excited to share the availability of a fillable Plan Designation Indemnification form. This has been a request from brokers and self-insured groups that use the form, and we look forward to this new form saving time for everyone. The fillable versions of these... |
May 17, 2024 |
Working To Deliver A Real Time Enrollment ExperienceEnhancements are coming soon to our online “Enroll & Update” tool that will allow us to process many of your transactions in real time. You’ll begin seeing these changes within the next month. For example: When making “Enroll a New Member” transactions, a... |
May 17, 2024 |
June Is Employee Wellness MonthMost adults spend more time at work than anywhere else. And work has a significant impact on all aspects of our wellbeing. According to Gallup, people who are thriving in all aspects of wellbeing are healthier and more engaged at work. Yet 6 in 10 adults in the US have a... |
May 17, 2024 |
A New Way For Self-Funded Groups To SaveSelf-funded commercial group members now have access to GoodRx® prescription pricing. GoodRx provides automatic savings on many generic prescription drugs when available. Our Price Assure flyer has additional information. Please contact your account representative with... |
May 17, 2024 |
Healthy New York Business Applications And Recertifications For Small GroupUpdated versions of the Healthy New York (HNY) New Business application and the HNY Recertification form are now available online at Univera On Demand. They are also available on our website under the Broker and Employer portals where small group new business and renewal... |
April 17, 2024 |
Get To Know Our Unique Approach To Value-Based CareWe all recognize that health care costs are continuously on the rise. It is estimated that $935 billion is wasted annually in the U.S. health care system. To address these issues, Univera Healthcare has created a new way of thinking. One that opens the doors for us to... |
April 17, 2024 |
Online Chat Now Available On Davis Vision WebsiteDavis Vision now has an online chat tool available to assist members in locating their benefits and eligibility information. The chat tool becomes available after a member creates an account and logs into the Davis Vision website. Members can ask questions or gather... |
April 17, 2024 |
May Is Mental Health Awareness MonthMental and physical health are equally important components of overall health and wellbeing. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Poor mental health increases physical health risks, while poor... |
April 17, 2024 |
It’s Time To Report Your 2023 Prescription DataThe 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires group and individual health plans to report annual data about prescription drugs and health care spending to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The last day to submit this data to CMS for the 2023... |
March 15, 2024 |
Target Optical And Pearle Vision Being Added To Vision NetworkTogether with our partner, Davis Vision, we are excited to announce the expansion of our network in 2024 with the addition of Target Optical and Pearle Vision. With this addition, members will be able to access more than 150,000 in-network points of eye care. This... |
March 15, 2024 |
Why Your Primary Care Provider MattersTaking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do to help you feel your best every day. Your Primary Care Provider is your partner in managing your health. Seeing them for regular preventive care ensures you are up to date on recommended screenings... |
March 15, 2024 |
Learn How ACQAs Help Increase Quality Care For MembersAn Accountable Cost & Quality Agreement (ACQA) is our localized approach to value-based payment agreements. ACQAs promote a better, more holistic patient experience for members while working to reduce unnecessary medical costs for all. Watch Our 3-Minute Video To... |
February 22, 2024 |
Encourage Your Team To Get Started With Vitalize℠A toolkit for our new digital, wellbeing program Vitalize, administered by Virgin Pulse, can now be found on UniveraforBusiness.com. With a ready-to-send email, member guide, quick start flyer, overview flyer, and reward flyers you can now encourage your team to put a... |
February 22, 2024 |
Help Your Team Manage More Aspects Of Their Wellbeing With HeadspaceStress takes a big toll on a person’s mental, physical, and emotional health. That’s why we’re offering* Headspace, administered by Virgin Pulse, to help employees better manage stress and overall wellbeing. This science-based app offers your team access to hundreds of... |
February 22, 2024 |
Reminder: Real Life Savings With Pharmacy ConciergeStarting this month, we will begin sharing a new series of videos highlighting some of the real-life savings realized through Pharmacy Concierge, our innovative prescription savings solution. Watch the first video in the series and make sure to follow us on all our... |
February 22, 2024 |
The Importance Of SleepSleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking, and breathing. Did you know adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night, and children and teens need even more? Surveys show the average adult sleeps fewer than seven hours a night. According to the... |
February 22, 2024 |
Tax Form 1095-BHealth insurers—including Univera Healthcare—are no longer mailing tax form 1095-B to members. Because taxpayers are not required to include the form when filing their taxes, the IRS no longer requires us to mail the form. Members can still download the form or request it... |
January 26, 2024 |
Gag Clause Confirmation Of Attestations CompletedOn December 31, 2023, Univera Healthcare completed the gag clause attestations on behalf of our fully insured and minimum premium groups who have our Rx. A gag clause Certificate of Attestation is available to groups, upon request. Reach out to your account manager or... |
January 26, 2024 |
NEW For 2024: Virtual Physical Therapy Through Vori HealthEvery business wants to help their employees live their best. That’s why we are providing another option for physical therapy, so employees can have more accessibility when it comes to the care they need. Univera Healthcare is now partnering with Vori Health to offer... |
January 26, 2024 |
Watch: Making The Most Of Your Health PlanThe Making the Most of Your Health Plan videos for 2024 are ready! These member-level videos provide a navigation of our member online account and mobile app, while highlighting important benefits, tools, and resources available to members. There are three videos based... |
January 26, 2024 |
Annual Group Information Form (AGIF) – Mailbox Update For Small GroupsOver the past several months there have been some AGIFs emailed to Univera (AnnualGroupInformationUnivera@UniveraHealthcare.com) that were not received through our email system. While most of the emails were received, we realize this could create a situation where a small... |
January 26, 2024 |
Univera On Demand Website Enhancements For Small GroupsTo help create a better user experience for our Small Groups, we’ve updated Univera on Demand with the following enhancements: Medical Updates You can now compare the previous Q4 year rating period selected (Ex: 2022 to 2023) Added a new banner to link to dental and... |
January 26, 2024 |
February Is American Heart MonthAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventive (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, people aged 45 and over, and most races and Hispanic-origin groups, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths in the US. The term “heart disease”... |
January 26, 2024 |
Real Life Savings With Pharmacy ConciergeStarting this month, we will begin sharing a new series of videos highlighting some of the real-life savings realized through Pharmacy Concierge, our innovative prescription savings solution. Watch the first video in the series and make sure to follow us on all our... |
January 26, 2024 |
This Holiday Season We're Grateful To Be Right Here. For You.Thank you for your valued business and for making our days merry and bright all year round. Wishing you and your employees peace, joy and even more success in 2024! Have a safe and happy holiday season! |
December 14, 2023 |
Our Next Step Toward Health EquityWe want everyone to have the chance to be as healthy as possible. Health equity is about removing any barriers that get in the way of health. We notified you earlier this fall that we would begin contacting your employees and asking them to share more about themselves so... |
December 14, 2023 |
Univera Healthcare Earns 85 Percent In Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-24 Corporate Equality IndexUnivera Healthcare has received a score of 85 percent out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace... |
December 14, 2023 |
January Wellbeing Tip: The Importance Of Preventive Care“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is as true now as it was when Benjamin Franklin said it in 1735. While healthy behaviors such as exercise, sleep and good nutrition can significantly impact wellbeing, getting routine preventive care is an important... |
December 14, 2023 |
Gag Clause Prohibition Attestation Under The Consolidated Appropriation ActThe gag clause prohibition under the Consolidate Appropriations Act (CAA) prohibits health plans from entering into contracts that restrict specific data and information that a plan can make available to another party. Plans must annually submit an attestation that they... |
November 28, 2023 |
Sunsetting Wellbeing Programs & How Members Can Claim Their RewardsWith the much-anticipated transition to our new digital, wellbeing engagement program, VitalizeSM, we will be sunsetting several of our wellbeing programs. The following programs* will be discontinued the last day of a groups’ benefit year (*program participation varies... |
November 28, 2023 |
Tell Us What You Think!In the coming weeks, you will receive an email inviting you to take an Univera Healthcare satisfaction survey. This survey is an opportunity to provide feedback on your interactions and experiences with the health plan. Your feedback is confidential, and your... |
November 28, 2023 |
Fully Insured Large Groups To Move To Preferred Value FormularyPlease be advised that all Commercial Fully Insured Large Groups will move from the current 3 Tier Open Formulary to our Preferred Value Formulary (PVF) based on their plan year. This change excludes Minimum Premium groups, who will continue to have the option to choose... |
November 28, 2023 |
Updated Annual Group Information Form And Web Tool AvailableAn updated version of the Annual Group Information Form (AGIF) is available for Large and Small Groups. The only change in this version is that a question has been added to the AGIF and online AGIF Web Tool which requires employers who offer a dental plan through the... |
November 28, 2023 |
Updated Brochures Now AvailableWe’ve updated the brochures below with our new Univera Healthcare branding. Questions? Contact your account manager. Out-of-Pocket Protection Program Brochure (PDF) Rx Home Delivery Brochure (PDF) |
November 28, 2023 |
December Wellbeing Tip: Where To Go For CareUnderstanding where to go for medical care before you need it can help you and your employees minimize frustration, time, and cost. Your primary care provider should be your first choice for routine medical care or minor illnesses or injuries that are not an emergency. A... |
November 28, 2023 |
Kicking Off A New Social Media CampaignWe launched a new campaign on our social media channels that will feature some of the positive feedback we receive from our health plan members. Topics will vary monthly so be sure to bookmark our various social media sites and check back often. This month we’re... |
November 28, 2023 |
The Right Meds At The Best ValueA Univera Healthcare program is focusing on medication safety while saving millions of dollars in prescription drug costs. The program, Pharmacy Concierge, is available to most midsize and large employers through the health plan. “Improving care is the primary goal of... |
November 28, 2023 |
Medicare Recognizes Univera Healthcare For QualityThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its 2024 quality ratings, and again this year recognized Univera Healthcare for its Medicare Advantage plans. This is the eleventh consecutive year the health plan has ranked above average or higher for its... |
October 26, 2023 |
