Employers are finding High-deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) an attractive way to reduce their employees' health insurance premiums. An HDHP covers only preventive care UNTIL the plan's deductible is met. Although the deductibles are high, the monthly premium is typically lower than for traditional health insurance plans with lower deductibles.
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Routine Versus Complex Procedures
In the past, health plan members had to go to a hospital for certain healthcare services. Today, many of those same things are done in the doctor's office. How much members pay for those services depends on if they are routine or complex. Read more
New Legislation Amends Prior Authorization Transparency Act
Arkansas Senate Bill 665 clarifies certain provisions of the Prior Authorization Transparency Act. Effective August 1, the law will limit retrospective denials of authorized services by insurers and authorize benefit inquiries. It also exempts authorized services from audit recoupment. This new law will impact the ability of QualChoice to allow an employer group to receive premium credits and retro-terminate coverage of an individual beyond the current month of notification. We will keep you informed of other QualChoice operational changes or requirements resulting from this amendment.
QuicRewards Updates!
Your clients can now get even more great benefits for being QualChoice plan members! The QuicRewards program has been expanded. New member-only discounts include: FitBoomBah products, The Wearables Store, Clips Hair Studio, Arkansas Yoga Collective, McDonald Eye Associates, Pharmacy Discount Card and more.
To make sure you are using current QualChoice forms, please download directly from the Broker Forms page at QualChoice.com each time you need to use one.
