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Health Net Basics: News for Employers
(9/16/2008)
HealthNet introduced Health Net Basics for small group (2-50 lives) employers. These updates will be sent periodically to employers to provide them with valuable, relevant information that affects them and their employees, such as:

Plan features
Service enhancements
Network updates
Legislative news that affects Health Net, them, and their employees
Advance notice of member communications

Click here to read the Newsletter

Horizon Brief Notes New HSA Platform
(9/16/2008)
Horizon has released Brief Notes Vol. 17, No. 579, announcing Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's new HSA Investment Platform. Please click here to access the full newsletter.

FNA Employee of the Month
(9/12/2008)
We are pleased to announce the start of a new program called " FNA Employee of the Month." The concept is simple. If you find an FNA Employee (NY or NJ) going above and beyond to help you or a client, we want to know about it. The employee with the most nominations will win for that month. It is just our way to show appreciation for a job well done. You can send your nominations to eotm@fnainsurance.com

AmeriHealth E-mail Connection
(9/18/2008)
AmeriHealth has released their e-Mail Connection newsletter explaining changes to Medicare for 2009 which will have an impact on AmeriHealth65 members. To read more, click here.

Horizon Blue Broker News Newsletter
(9/18/2008)
Horizon Blue of NJ has released their "Broker News" newsletter for September. It covers topics like the new orthotic and prosthetic appliances law, New copay options for the Horizon HMO, paperless EOB's and more. Click here to download the newsletter.

HeatlhNet's Top Small Business Plans
(9/8/2008)
GHealthNet has released a list of their best-selling plans. Rates are now available for october 1 effective dates. Click here for details.

Horizon Brief Notes Hospital Update
(9/8/2008)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is no longer part of the Horizon Hospital network. To read the full details, please click here.

Horizon Incentive and Conversion Application Update
(8/18/2008)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ has just announced a special midsize broker incentive program for October and November of 2008! You must meet certain qualifications to earn and there is no limit to the number of cases you submit. Click here to find out the full details of this new program.

More Horizon News! Horizon has announced that it is exploring the possibility of converting to a for profit, public company. As part of this process, Horizon has filed an application with the State of New Jersey on August 15, 2008. Click here for the full details of this opportunity.

Amerihealth Members Save 50% on RX
(8/10/2008)
Amerihealth can show you how groups and members can save with AmeriHealth's 50% RX Card. Click here for details.

Horizon Pre-Reform Plan Refund
(8/9/2008)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has recently discovered a billing error for small employer pre-reform plans that renewed between November 1 2003 and October 31 2004. The groups affected by this error will receive a letter explaining the issue. To read the full Broker Briefing Newsletter, click here.

HealthNet 4th Quarter Rates Now Available
(8/9/2008)
Quoting for October through December effective dates is now open. Check out Health Net's new Fourth Quarter Preferred Portfolio for their most competitive plans by clicking here.

Horizon Maintenance Enhancements
(7/29/2008)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ has simplified its Member maintenance tools for Midsize Employer Group self-registration. For full details about what enhancements have been made, please click here.

AmeriHealth Top Selling Plans
(7/29/2008)
Take a look at AmeriHealth's top selling plans that were released in their June Newsletter. Click here to access.

AmeriHealth Healthy Lifestyles
(7/8/2008)
AmeriHealth has created a new program that offers employers the cost savings of a comsumer-driven plan with incentives aimed at improving and maintaining employee health. To read the full newsletter, click here.
New HealthNet Preferred Portfolio
(7/1/2008)
HealthNet has introduced their Preferred Portfolio, featuring the most competitive set of plans offering a full spectrum of benefit options. Click here for details on how you can access these Preferred plans.

New Oxford Plans Available
(7/1/2008)
ntroducing New Plans for New Jersey Small Groups (2-50 Lives)
Effective July 1, 2008, Oxford is introducing newly packaged HMO and Direct(sm) products aimed at making Oxford's programs and services more affordable for New Jersey small groups. These plans were designed based on broker feedback, giving you more of what you want - Oxford's outstanding products and services at new, lower premiums! Click here for details!

AmeriHealth Goes National
(7/1/2008)
AmeriHealth is now offering National Access. Beginning September 1, 2008, AmeriHealth will provide access to physicians, facilities and ancillary services throught out the continental United States. To find out the details of this important news update, click here.

HealthNet Bayonne Hospital Update
(6/27/2008)
The Participating Provider agreement between HealthNet of New Jersey and Bayonne Hospital was terminated effective May 23, 2008. Therefore, Bayonne Hospital is no longer a participating hospital in their network. To read the full details and how it may affect your client, click here.

New Amerihealth Broker Briefing
(6/16/2008)
Amerihealth has released their most recent Broker Briefing outlining cost effective RX card options, top selling plans, an important reminder about earning commissions on indivudual plans and more. Click here to read the full newsletter.

New Amerihealth Choices
(6/16/2008)
Announcing new, competitively priced choices for your small business clients’ needs. These new, lower-cost plans provide affordability without sacrificing the quality service and network access your clients demand. Click here for details.

HealthNet Prior Authorization List
(5/30/2008)
Effective July 1, 2008, the list of medical services that require Prior Authorization for PPO Plans will be updated.HealthNet will be communicating soon with PPO plan members to inform them of this change to their Prior Authorization list. Click here for the full newsletter.

FNA Expanding Ancillary Sales Team
(4/10/2008)
FNA of NJ is very pleased to announce that Andy Glicker has joined our Ancillary Sales Team. Andy will be located in our Parsippany office and will be responsible for assisting our NJ brokers expand their business by selling ancillary products.
Andy will be your local resource supported by Brian Bodner and his ancillary team in NY. Feel free to contact Andy immediately for any and all ancillary sales opportunities. Please join us in welcoming Andy to FNA!!!!

Aetna Updated Dental Rates
(4/10/2008)
Aetna previously distributed the 2nd quarter dental rates for New York and Northern New Jersey but they have updated the rates sheets to include the high level benefits of the plan designs. Click here to access the rates for 2nd quarter dental sales.

Aetna Underwriting Guideline Clarification
(4/2/2008)
Aetna has released a communication outlining a clarification for small groups in New Jersey. To read about the guideline clarification, please click here.

United NY, NJ & CT Specialty Benefits - Vision
(4/1/2008)
United Healthcare has released the small group rates for their Specialty Benefit Vision plans for both NY and the NJ/Connecticut. To download the rates, please click the appropriate links below.

New York Vision
NJ/Connecticut Vision

Aetna Underwriting Clarification for NJ Groups
(3/26/2008)
Clarification - A message from Aetna regarding a communication from January regarding all new 2-life groups that intended to add a new employee on or shortly before the policy effective date would be subject to specific underwriting criteria. By “new 2-life group” we meant sole proprietors or self-employed individuals who are adding an employee, thereby becoming a 2-life group. Please note that this criteria does not apply to cases in New Jersey as the state has specific regulations concerning eligibility. Click here for full details.

Introducing Oxford Ease
(3/26/2008)
Introducing New Oxford EaseSM Plans for New Jersey Groups with 2-50 Lives

Available to Quote for May 1, 2008 Effective Dates
A Move Toward Consumerism
- For groups that want the price relief of cost sharing without the complexity of other consumer-driven products
- New options on our popular non-gated HMO platform
- Designed with a focus on predictability and affordability
- Preventive care covered at 100%
- Available with the Freedom Network or Liberty Network
Click here for more details.

Horizon BC BS Brief Notes
(3/26/2008)
Improvements to the Health Assesment Tool now are available through myhealthmanager at www.horizonblue.com. Clic here for the full details in the Brief Notes Newsletter from Horizon.

Most Admired Health Care Insurance Company
(3/26/2008)
Did you know that Fortune's most admired health care insurance company also sells Medicare plans? Click here to find out more.

Aetna eAlert Single Bill
(3/24/2008)
Plan sponsors asked Aetna to simplify the billing process and Aetna responded with a consolidated bill solution called the Enterprise Billing System (EBS). Now your clients (51-3000 lives) can experience the benefits of integration from a billing perspective, in addition to the numerous advantages integrating benefits offers them and their employees. Click here for more details.

HealthNet New Segment Alignment
(3/24/2008)
Effective April 1, 2008, Health Net will realign their internal segment structure in order to better meet customer needs and obtain greater efficiencies in the markets we serve. Our new infrastructure will be defined as:

Small Business Group – Employer groups with 2 to 99 employees
Large Business Group – Employer groups with 100 employees or more.

Click here for more details.

Helping Members Understand Prior Authorization
(3/21/2008)
An important topic that many members find confusing is prior authorization. For this reason, HealthNet has answered many common questions on this topic in this March edition of Health Net Member Basics. Click here to download the March Issue.

AmeriHealth Celebrates March Madness
(3/21/2008)
Its time once again to break out the brackets and send us your picks. Join our Broker March Madness contest. Be one of the top ten Brokers with the most points and be entered in a drawing to win. Click here for details.

Aetna Welcomes Memorial Sloan-Kettering
(3/14/2008)
Aetna and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) recently announced a new agreement on a three-year contract that adds the Center to Aetna's provider network. The agreement will take effect on April 1, 2008. Click here to read the full communication from Aetna.

Amerihealth Products at a Glance
(3/10/2008)
Amerihealth continues to work toward providing brokers with solutions to meet your client's demands for affordable access to quality physicians. Click here for some great reasons why you should be quoting AmeriHealth.

CIGNA Procedural Changes
(2/12/2008)
Cigna has released a broker fax outlining the following: CIGNA HealthCrea Small Group Sales Unit is strictly enforcing its process concerning Small Groups that are termed for Non-Payment of Premium. To read the full communication from CIGNA, click here.

Aetna Releases Updated Underwriting Guidelines
(1/14/2008)
Aetna has released updated underwriting guidelines for small Group. Going forward all new 2-life groups in NY and NJ that want to add a new employee shortly before the effective date will be subject to specific critera. To read the full list and corresponding links, click here.

Oxford Ease Rates Available NOW for 50+
(1/10/2008)
Available to Quote Now for March 1, 2008 Effective Dates with a move toward consumerism - Oxford Ease is available for groups with 50+ lives.. To find out more about Oxford Ease, click here.

Horizon Brief Notes - Dependents Under 30
(1/2/2008)
Horizon has released a "Brief Notes" Newsletter outlining several changes for 2008 in the way Dependents under 30 are handled. These changes may apply to your clients so it is important that you read this newsletter. Click here to open it.

Horizon Offers New Enrollment Forms
(1/2/2008)
Horizon has released new enrollment forms to maintain HIPAA compliance. To read the "Brief Notes" Newsletter outlining the changes and why the are being changed, click here. The forms are now available on the "Broker Tools" page under the "FNA Carrier Kits" link. In addition, if you are quoting Horizon for your clients, forms have also been updated on the Forms Warehouse on the quoting system.

Business Submission Cutoff for Oxford
(11/29/2007)
An important message from Oxford. "Just a reminder that the deadline for NJ members enrolling with a 1st of the month effective date is Tuesday, December 4th and with a 15th of the month effective date is Tuesday, December 18th. All applications must be received by close of business on these dates.

Please advise your prospective applicants: If you will be submitting your application after the fifteenth of the month for a requested 1st of the month effective date we cannot guarantee you will be enrolled with a ID# and in receipt of ID cards by the first of the month."

My Health Manager from Horizon
(10/15/2007)
My Health Manager is a decision-support tool and health management resource available to all members from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Web MD. What a great tool available to your clients as a Horizon Dental member!! Click here for full details.

United Healthcare Broker Seminars
(10/12/2007)
Click here for information about an informative Broker Seminar from United Healthcare/Oxford.

FNA of NJ News
Health Net Basics: News for Employers (9/16/2008) HealthNet introduced Health Net Basics for small group (2-50 lives) employers. These updates will be sent periodically to employers to provide them with valuable, relevant information that affects them and their employees, such as: Plan features Service enhancements Network updates Legislative news that affects Health Net, them, and their employees Advance notice of member communications Click here to read the Newsletter Horizon Brief Notes New HSA Platform (9/16/2008) Horizon has released Brief Notes Vol. 17, No. 579, announcing Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's new HSA Investment Platform. Please click here to access the full newsletter. FNA Employee of the Month (9/12/2008) We are pleased to announce the start of a new program called " FNA Employee of the Month." The concept is simple. If you find an FNA Employee (NY or NJ) going above and beyond to help you or a client, we want to know about it. The employee with the most nominations will win for that month. It is just our way to show appreciation for a job well done. You can send your nominations to eotm@fnainsurance.com AmeriHealth E-mail Connection (9/18/2008) AmeriHealth has released their e-Mail Connection newsletter explaining changes to Medicare for 2009 which will have an impact on AmeriHealth65 members. To read more, click here. Horizon Blue Broker News Newsletter (9/18/2008) Horizon Blue of NJ has released their "Broker News" newsletter for September. It covers topics like the new orthotic and prosthetic appliances law, New copay options for the Horizon HMO, paperless EOB's and more. Click here to download the newsletter. HeatlhNet's Top Small Business Plans (9/8/2008) GHealthNet has released a list of their best-selling plans. Rates are now available for october 1 effective dates. Click here for details. Horizon Brief Notes Hospital Update (9/8/2008) Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is no longer part of the Horizon Hospital network. To read the full details, please click here. Horizon Incentive and Conversion Application Update (8/18/2008) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ has just announced a special midsize broker incentive program for October and November of 2008! You must meet certain qualifications to earn and there is no limit to the number of cases you submit. Click here to find out the full details of this new program. More Horizon News! Horizon has announced that it is exploring the possibility of converting to a for profit, public company. As part of this process, Horizon has filed an application with the State of New Jersey on August 15, 2008. Click here for the full details of this opportunity. Amerihealth Members Save 50% on RX (8/10/2008) Amerihealth can show you how groups and members can save with AmeriHealth's 50% RX Card. Click here for details. Horizon Pre-Reform Plan Refund (8/9/2008) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has recently discovered a billing error for small employer pre-reform plans that renewed between November 1 2003 and October 31 2004. The groups affected by this error will receive a letter explaining the issue. To read the full Broker Briefing Newsletter, click here. HealthNet 4th Quarter Rates Now Available (8/9/2008) Quoting for October through December effective dates is now open. Check out Health Net's new Fourth Quarter Preferred Portfolio for their most competitive plans by clicking here. Horizon Maintenance Enhancements (7/29/2008) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ has simplified its Member maintenance tools for Midsize Employer Group self-registration. For full details about what enhancements have been made, please click here. AmeriHealth Top Selling Plans (7/29/2008) Take a look at AmeriHealth's top selling plans that were released in their June Newsletter. Click here to access. AmeriHealth Healthy Lifestyles (7/8/2008) AmeriHealth has created a new program that offers employers the cost savings of a comsumer-driven plan with incentives aimed at improving and maintaining employee health. To read the full newsletter, click here. New HealthNet Preferred Portfolio (7/1/2008) HealthNet has introduced their Preferred Portfolio, featuring the most competitive set of plans offering a full spectrum of benefit options. Click here for details on how you can access these Preferred plans. New Oxford Plans Available (7/1/2008) ntroducing New Plans for New Jersey Small Groups (2-50 Lives) Effective July 1, 2008, Oxford is introducing newly packaged HMO and Direct(sm) products aimed at making Oxford's programs and services more affordable for New Jersey small groups. These plans were designed based on broker feedback, giving you more of what you want - Oxford's outstanding products and services at new, lower premiums! Click here for details! AmeriHealth Goes National (7/1/2008) AmeriHealth is now offering National Access. Beginning September 1, 2008, AmeriHealth will provide access to physicians, facilities and ancillary services throught out the continental United States. To find out the details of this important news update, click here. HealthNet Bayonne Hospital Update (6/27/2008) The Participating Provider agreement between HealthNet of New Jersey and Bayonne Hospital was terminated effective May 23, 2008. Therefore, Bayonne Hospital is no longer a participating hospital in their network. To read the full details and how it may affect your client, click here. New Amerihealth Broker Briefing (6/16/2008) Amerihealth has released their most recent Broker Briefing outlining cost effective RX card options, top selling plans, an important reminder about earning commissions on indivudual plans and more. Click here to read the full newsletter. New Amerihealth Choices (6/16/2008) Announcing new, competitively priced choices for your small business clients’ needs. These new, lower-cost plans provide affordability without sacrificing the quality service and network access your clients demand. Click here for details. HealthNet Prior Authorization List (5/30/2008) Effective July 1, 2008, the list of medical services that require Prior Authorization for PPO Plans will be updated.HealthNet will be communicating soon with PPO plan members to inform them of this change to their Prior Authorization list. Click here for the full newsletter. FNA Expanding Ancillary Sales Team (4/10/2008) FNA of NJ is very pleased to announce that Andy Glicker has joined our Ancillary Sales Team. Andy will be located in our Parsippany office and will be responsible for assisting our NJ brokers expand their business by selling ancillary products. Andy will be your local resource supported by Brian Bodner and his ancillary team in NY. Feel free to contact Andy immediately for any and all ancillary sales opportunities. Please join us in welcoming Andy to FNA!!!! Aetna Updated Dental Rates (4/10/2008) Aetna previously distributed the 2nd quarter dental rates for New York and Northern New Jersey but they have updated the rates sheets to include the high level benefits of the plan designs. Click here to access the rates for 2nd quarter dental sales. Aetna Underwriting Guideline Clarification (4/2/2008) Aetna has released a communication outlining a clarification for small groups in New Jersey. To read about the guideline clarification, please click here. United NY, NJ & CT Specialty Benefits - Vision (4/1/2008) United Healthcare has released the small group rates for their Specialty Benefit Vision plans for both NY and the NJ/Connecticut. To download the rates, please click the appropriate links below. New York Vision NJ/Connecticut Vision Aetna Underwriting Clarification for NJ Groups (3/26/2008) Clarification - A message from Aetna regarding a communication from January regarding all new 2-life groups that intended to add a new employee on or shortly before the policy effective date would be subject to specific underwriting criteria. By “new 2-life group” we meant sole proprietors or self-employed individuals who are adding an employee, thereby becoming a 2-life group. Please note that this criteria does not apply to cases in New Jersey as the state has specific regulations concerning eligibility. Click here for full details. Introducing Oxford Ease (3/26/2008) Introducing New Oxford EaseSM Plans for New Jersey Groups with 2-50 Lives Available to Quote for May 1, 2008 Effective Dates A Move Toward Consumerism - For groups that want the price relief of cost sharing without the complexity of other consumer-driven products - New options on our popular non-gated HMO platform - Designed with a focus on predictability and affordability - Preventive care covered at 100% - Available with the Freedom Network or Liberty Network Click here for more details. Horizon BC BS Brief Notes (3/26/2008) Improvements to the Health Assesment Tool now are available through myhealthmanager at www.horizonblue.com. Clic here for the full details in the Brief Notes Newsletter from Horizon. Most Admired Health Care Insurance Company (3/26/2008) Did you know that Fortune's most admired health care insurance company also sells Medicare plans? Click here to find out more. Aetna eAlert Single Bill (3/24/2008) Plan sponsors asked Aetna to simplify the billing process and Aetna responded with a consolidated bill solution called the Enterprise Billing System (EBS). Now your clients (51-3000 lives) can experience the benefits of integration from a billing perspective, in addition to the numerous advantages integrating benefits offers them and their employees. Click here for more details. HealthNet New Segment Alignment (3/24/2008) Effective April 1, 2008, Health Net will realign their internal segment structure in order to better meet customer needs and obtain greater efficiencies in the markets we serve. Our new infrastructure will be defined as: Small Business Group – Employer groups with 2 to 99 employees Large Business Group – Employer groups with 100 employees or more. Click here for more details. Helping Members Understand Prior Authorization (3/21/2008) An important topic that many members find confusing is prior authorization. For this reason, HealthNet has answered many common questions on this topic in this March edition of Health Net Member Basics. Click here to download the March Issue. AmeriHealth Celebrates March Madness (3/21/2008) Its time once again to break out the brackets and send us your picks. Join our Broker March Madness contest. Be one of the top ten Brokers with the most points and be entered in a drawing to win. Click here for details. Aetna Welcomes Memorial Sloan-Kettering (3/14/2008) Aetna and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) recently announced a new agreement on a three-year contract that adds the Center to Aetna's provider network. The agreement will take effect on April 1, 2008. Click here to read the full communication from Aetna. Amerihealth Products at a Glance (3/10/2008) Amerihealth continues to work toward providing brokers with solutions to meet your client's demands for affordable access to quality physicians. Click here for some great reasons why you should be quoting AmeriHealth. CIGNA Procedural Changes (2/12/2008) Cigna has released a broker fax outlining the following: CIGNA HealthCrea Small Group Sales Unit is strictly enforcing its process concerning Small Groups that are termed for Non-Payment of Premium. To read the full communication from CIGNA, click here. Aetna Releases Updated Underwriting Guidelines (1/14/2008) Aetna has released updated underwriting guidelines for small Group. Going forward all new 2-life groups in NY and NJ that want to add a new employee shortly before the effective date will be subject to specific critera. To read the full list and corresponding links, click here. Oxford Ease Rates Available NOW for 50+ (1/10/2008) Available to Quote Now for March 1, 2008 Effective Dates with a move toward consumerism - Oxford Ease is available for groups with 50+ lives.. To find out more about Oxford Ease, click here. Horizon Brief Notes - Dependents Under 30 (1/2/2008) Horizon has released a "Brief Notes" Newsletter outlining several changes for 2008 in the way Dependents under 30 are handled. These changes may apply to your clients so it is important that you read this newsletter. Click here to open it. Horizon Offers New Enrollment Forms (1/2/2008) Horizon has released new enrollment forms to maintain HIPAA compliance. To read the "Brief Notes" Newsletter outlining the changes and why the are being changed, click here. The forms are now available on the "Broker Tools" page under the "FNA Carrier Kits" link. In addition, if you are quoting Horizon for your clients, forms have also been updated on the Forms Warehouse on the quoting system. Business Submission Cutoff for Oxford (11/29/2007) An important message from Oxford. "Just a reminder that the deadline for NJ members enrolling with a 1st of the month effective date is Tuesday, December 4th and with a 15th of the month effective date is Tuesday, December 18th. All applications must be received by close of business on these dates. Please advise your prospective applicants: If you will be submitting your application after the fifteenth of the month for a requested 1st of the month effective date we cannot guarantee you will be enrolled with a ID# and in receipt of ID cards by the first of the month." My Health Manager from Horizon (10/15/2007) My Health Manager is a decision-support tool and health management resource available to all members from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Web MD. What a great tool available to your clients as a Horizon Dental member!! Click here for full details. United Healthcare Broker Seminars (10/12/2007) Click here for information about an informative Broker Seminar from United Healthcare/Oxford.

Horizon Maintenance Enhancements (7/29/2008) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ has simplified its Member maintenance tools for Midsize Employer Group self-registration. For full details about what enhancements have been made, please click here.

Horizon Maintenance Enhancements
(7/29/2008)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ has simplified its Member maintenance tools for Midsize Employer Group self-registration. For full details about what enhancements have been made, please click here.