Quality Health Matters
News and Updates for Employer Groups
October 28, 2021
Open Enrollment Checklist
Open Enrollment is a great opportunity to distribute required notices and legal information to employees. Use this handy Open Enrollment Checklist to see examples of required communications and other health plan notices.
Group Life & AD&D Carrier Change
QualChoice is changing group client’s Life & AD&D carrier partner from Companion Life to Sun Life starting January 1, 2022. Premiums will decrease by 10%, include free access to EAP and simple Will Prep, and there will be no changes in the coverage amounts.
 
Plans that offer life insurance should have received information from Sun Life regarding the transition. Look for updated information on QualChoice.com in the next few weeks.
 
Please feel free to reach out to your sales manager or sales representative if you have any questions.
Employees Approaching Medicare Age?
If you have employees approaching retirement, QualChoice offers MediQ65® Medicare Supplement Insurance. The Silver&Fit Exercise and Healthy Aging Program is included. MediQ65 plans are available in the online application.

Learn more about MediQ65 here or contact Suzanne Wilsey, Regional Sales Manager for Individual Products.
IRS decreases Health Plan Affordability Percentage for 2022
Under the ACA (Affordable Care Act), employers with 50 or more full-time employees are required to offer coverage that is affordable to avoid potential §4980H(b) penalties. IRS Revenue Procedure 2021-36 decreased the affordability percentage from 9.83% to 9.61% for 2022. Coverage is generally considered affordable if the employee contribution for employee-only (single) coverage does not exceed a set percentage (9.61% in 2022) of household income.
November is National Diabetic Eye Disease Month
November is National Diabetic Eye Disease Month. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention for diabetic eye health issues such as diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cateracts and glaucoma.
 
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness for many Americans. QualChoice QCARE Diabetes Management program provides easy-to-use tools and useful resources for members living with diabetes. Registered nurse health coaches provide support to members in managing their diabetes, reducing related problems and improving their quality of life.
Flu Shot Reminder
QualChoice members can get the flu vaccine at any network pharmacy or provider's office. No copayment is required. Get more facts about the flu at QualChoice.com.
Updated Forms

To make sure you are using current QualChoice forms, please download from the Employer Forms page at QualChoice.com each time you need to use one. View Employer Forms.

In the Media

Our new "Make the Right Choice" campaign ads are now airing on local and cable networks. If you missed it, you can view it on our home page or our YouTube channel..
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