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September 2013
09/19/2013 2014 ACA benefit changes for groups of 51+
09/19/2013 Asuris Employee Select 1-50
09/19/2013 Asuris Employee Select 51-99
09/19/2013 Asuris introduces 2014 Individual products
09/19/2013 Asuris 2014 small-group products offer groups variety of options
09/19/2013 Association plan discontinuation notices
09/19/2013 Employee notification still a federal requirement but no penalty for employers not meeting it
09/16/2013 September submission deadlines approaching for new groups of 1 to 99
09/10/2013 Key association non-compete provisions lifted
August 2013
08/28/2013 Asuris Individual and small-group plans transitioning to ACA-compliant plans in 2014
08/28/2013 Preventive care benefits expanded
08/28/2013 Reminder: Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO and Part D certification available for 2014
08/28/2013 Producer experience survey results
08/28/2013 Partner with Asuris and Second Harvest to help those in need
08/28/2013 Labor Day holiday reminder - Asuris offices closed
08/15/2013 August submission deadlines approaching for new groups of 1 to 99
08/14/2013 Reminder to complete Medicare compliance program requirements
08/14/2013 Employers' Exchange notification to employees due Oct. 1
08/14/2013 New post office boxes for premium payments effective immediately
08/14/2013 Flu shots can be made available at employer work sites
08/14/2013 Cost Connection highlights recent changes in health care reform
08/14/2013 Make sure your HSA collateral is up-to-date
08/13/2013 Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO and Part D certification available for 2014
July 2013
07/25/2013 Medicare Advantage and Part D 2014 training and certification announcement
07/15/2013 July submission deadlines approaching for new groups of 1 to 99
07/10/2013 Agreement reached with Obstetrix, Pediatrix and Pediatrix Cardiology medical group physicians
07/10/2013 Pre-deductible spinal rider added to some Asuris Employee Select product selection screens
07/03/2013 50+ employer mandate delayed to 2015
07/01/2013 Commission payment schedule to be revised
June 2013
06/26/2013 Individual members receiving letter about how the Affordable Care Act will impact them
06/26/2013 Take advantage of Medigap's lower rates
06/26/2013 New faces and forums on My Community
06/26/2013 HealthEquity Updates — June 2013
06/26/2013 Fourth of July holiday reminder
06/21/2013 Pediatrix/Obstetrix may terminate agreement effective July 15
06/20/2013 Agent Center closes for good today at 4 p.m. in preparation for Producer Center's June 24 launch
06/17/2013 Producer Center online webinar and manual available now
06/13/2013 Submission deadlines consolidated and June deadlines approaching for new 1 to 99 groups
06/12/2013 Get ready for the June 24 Producer Center launch
06/12/2013 Small Business Unit launches on July 1
06/12/2013 Medicare Advantage enrollment fax numbers changing
06/12/2013 Healthways SilverSneakers^® Fitness Program adds more value to Asuris Medicare Advantage PPO plans
06/12/2013 Commission payments through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
06/12/2013 Updated pre-authorization requirements effective July 1, 2013
06/12/2013 Asuris Northwest Health files 2012 Medical Loss Ratio results
May 2013
05/24/2013 Asuris rewards members for going paperless
05/24/2013 Producer Center launching on June 24
05/08/2013 Rate filings for 2014 reflect health care reform changes
05/08/2013 Endorsements explain enhanced benefits and appeals process
05/08/2013 2013 formulary exception errata mailing for Medicare Advantage and Part D
05/08/2013 Guidelines changing for retroactive termination of Individual and Medigap coverage
05/08/2013 Change to group reinstatement policy
05/08/2013 New inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs in 2014
05/08/2013 Electronic HealthEquity^®welcome letters expedite set-up and enrollment
05/01/2013 Asuris creates Small Business Unit
05/01/2013 May commission payments slightly delayed
April 2013
04/24/2013 Forging a strong partnership for a brighter future
04/24/2013 Additional preventive care benefits available May 1, 2013
04/24/2013 Cost Connection highlights impact of 2014 Health Care Reform
04/10/2013 April submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
04/10/2013 Asuris Acknowledge program extended
04/10/2013 Semi-annual producer satisfaction survey launching this week
04/10/2013 Non-compete guidelines are available as a reference
March 2013
03/13/2013 Two versions of May renewals in Agent Center
03/13/2013 Members can delay purchasing Medicare Part B until they retire
03/13/2013 Assisting members turning 65
February 2013
02/27/2013 New health care reform rules released
02/27/2013 Agent Center re-introduces automated benefit alternatives for small-group renewals
02/27/2013 New customer service queue for Spanish speaking-members
02/15/2013 Reminder: February submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
02/13/2013 Member benefit and claims status available on Employer Center
02/13/2013 HSA subscribers can still contribute to their 2012 accounts
02/13/2013 Medigap rate decrease effective April 1, 2013
02/13/2013 Auto-reinstate window for premium delinquency is 30 days
02/13/2013 Rare Disease Management transition
02/13/2013 Surepay now draws on the 5th of the month for groups
02/13/2013 Presidents' Day holiday reminder - Asuris offices closed
02/11/2013 Reminder: February submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
January 2013
01/30/2013 Asuris Medigap member letters to be sent about delay-of-rate announcement
01/30/2013 Employers exchange notification delayed from March 1
01/30/2013 New group Surepay authorization form starting Feb. 1
01/23/2013 Asuris SimpleConnect 2.0SM product now available for new sales
01/23/2013 Individual and Medigap reinstatement period changing effective Feb. 1
01/23/2013 Updates on ACA insurer taxes and fees
01/23/2013 Production standards still in effect in 2013
01/10/2013 Reminder: January submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
01/09/2013 Letter from Brady Cass
01/09/2013 Women's Preventive Religious Exemption
01/09/2013 Group Summary of Benefit and Coverage (SBC) documents available via Agent Center
01/09/2013 Remember: February is a short month when determining effective date for group members
01/09/2013 Provider Search updates make it easier to find most suitable providers
01/09/2013 Member cards getting stickers to promote awareness of myAsuris.com
01/07/2013 Asuris Northwest Health National Network provider partner is now PHCS/MultiPlan; new member cards issued
December 2012
12/12/2012 Changes coming for Asuris Employee SelectSM in 2013
12/12/2012 Enhancements to Asuris' Inpatient Management and Concurrent Review Program
12/12/2012 Cost Connection highlights the value of wellness options and upcoming reform milestones
12/12/2012 Group Membership Accounting contact information has changed
12/12/2012 Asuris Northwest Health holiday reminder - Asuris offices closed
November 2012
11/28/2012 The ACA insurer taxes and fees
11/28/2012 New Individual reinstatement policy
11/28/2012 Asuris names Dr. Richard Popiel chief medical officer/senior vice president of Health Care Services, SVP/Health Care
11/28/2012 Employer Center Portal (ECP) Terms and Use Reminder
11/14/2012 Reminder: November submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
11/14/2012 Hospice benefit expanded starting in January 2013
11/14/2012 Our new guided email tour helps new members understand the value of myAsuris.com
11/14/2012 Thanksgiving Day holiday reminder - Asuris offices closed
11/14/2012 Videos released on HealthEquity^® shed light on HSAs
11/14/2012 It's important that groups pay as billed
11/06/2012 Group Rx Part D creditable coverage determinations for 2013
11/06/2012 Closure of Asuris SimpleConnect product
October 2012
10/24/2012 Our 2013 rates for the small-group pool (1 to 50) have been approved!
10/24/2012 Spanish enrollment form now on agent and employer sites
10/24/2012 RegenceRx and Catamaran: business as usual
10/15/2012 Reminder: October submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
10/10/2012 Integrated HSA monthly administration fee from HealthEquity® is being reduced
10/10/2012 Upcoming change to mail-order service
10/10/2012 Updated medical policy and preauthorization requirements - effective Nov. 1, 2012
10/10/2012 Use up-to-date Individual applications so members can choose paperless EOBs
10/10/2012 Reminder: producer appointment certificates available on OIC website
10/10/2012 Reminder: October submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
10/03/2012 January 2013 Group Master Application (GMA) forms now available
10/03/2012 Asuris Employee SelectSM plan is now available for all group sizes 1-99
September 2012
09/26/2012 Letter from Brady Cass
09/26/2012 Washington OIC appointment documentation now available on state website
09/26/2012 Updated preventive benefits flyer now on our website
09/26/2012 Flu shots can be made available at employer work sites
09/26/2012 Webinars help Asuris groups with Online Enrollment
09/26/2012 National patient reviews of providers added to myAsuris.com
09/25/2012 New Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) documents for 2012 now available
09/14/2012 Reminder: September submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
09/13/2012 Annual Medicare Secondary Payer status certification letters sent
09/12/2012 Receive your commission faster with electronic funds transfer
09/12/2012 Quoting opens soon for Asuris Employee SelectSM for groups of up to 99
09/12/2012 Mental health parity changes to Asuris Embark® products
09/12/2012 Reminder to complete Medicare compliance program requirements
09/12/2012 Asuris launches a Health Evaluation Program for Medicare members
09/12/2012 TruHearing® MemberPlus® trial offer
09/10/2012 Reminder: September submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
August 2012
08/31/2012 Medicare Advantage and Part D certification available for 2013
08/29/2012 Individual rates to change effective Oct. 1, 2012
08/29/2012 Labor Day holiday reminder - Asuris offices closed
08/22/2012 Reminder: Medicare Advantage and Part D rates and certification available for 2013
08/22/2012 Updated preventive benefits flyer now on our website
08/22/2012 Asuris Employee SelectSM changes for Jan. 1, 2013, effective dates
08/22/2012 myAsuris.com keeps members engaged with an integrated rewards incentive program
08/15/2012 Reminder: August submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
08/10/2012 August submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
08/08/2012 No MLR rebate: Asuris met spending target
08/08/2012 New resource available for Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
July 2012
07/25/2012 Reform update: Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
07/25/2012 Agent Center now supports Firefox
07/25/2012 Members use online tools for support
07/16/2012 Reminder: July submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
07/11/2012 Group Benefit Summaries available in Agent Center for producers
07/11/2012 Updates to Individual preventive and Rx benefits effective Aug. 1, 2012
07/11/2012 Reminder: Retroactively terminating coverage
07/11/2012 Individual HSA integration with HealthEquity®
07/11/2012 Asuris Advantages adds Everest, The First Nationwide Funeral Planning and Concierge Service
June 2012
06/28/2012 U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
06/27/2012 Northwest Emergency Physicians remain participating in the Asuris network
06/27/2012 Notice of adjustments to Asuris Employee SelectSM suite
06/27/2012 Asuris Spinal Fusion Pre-Authorization Program enhances patient safety while reducing cost
06/27/2012 Fourth of July holiday reminder
06/15/2012 June submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
06/15/2012 Notice of change in network status for Northwest Emergency Physicians
06/15/2012 Several Asuris EmergeSM products closing to new enrollment
06/13/2012 Asuris Springboard sales program updated
06/13/2012 Asuris is committed to members, independent of Supreme Court ruling
06/13/2012 Medical loss ratio (MLR) and what it means for our customers
06/13/2012 Hospice care benefit updates
06/13/2012 myAsuris.com: What makes Provider Search work?
06/08/2012 Reminder: June submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
May 2012
05/23/2012 Booklets and contracts available online for producers
05/23/2012 Agent Center provides automated benefit alternatives for small- group renewals
05/23/2012 Annual producer satisfaction survey released this week
05/23/2012 myAsuris.com Treatment Cost Estimator great tool for understanding costs and options
05/23/2012 Asuris offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
05/15/2012 Reminder: May submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
05/10/2012 May submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
05/10/2012 Preventive care benefit updates effective Aug. 1, 2012
05/10/2012 Employer Center launching eligibility look-up feature
05/10/2012 Please complete producer information on Individual plan applications
April 2012
04/30/2012 myAsuris.com recognized for transparency innovation
04/30/2012 Individual shopping site enhancements launched today!
04/30/2012 July 2012 Group Master Application (GMA) forms now available
04/16/2012 Asuris SimpleConnectSM provides lower-cost Individual option
04/16/2012 Reminder: April submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
04/12/2012 Letter from Brady Cass
04/12/2012 Update: Micro group submission deadline
04/12/2012 Webinars help Asuris groups with Online Enrollment
04/12/2012 Producers will be notified when their group changes Asuris membership administration teams
04/12/2012 Pricing changes for certain Walgreens mail-order prescriptions
March 2012
03/20/2012 RegenceRx^® and Catalyst Health Solutions^® announce pharmacy benefit management (PBM) agreement through 2017
03/16/2012 Asuris Acknowledge program extended
03/16/2012 More preventive services now covered for Asuris TruAdvantage^TM members
03/16/2012 myAsuris provides even more value to members opting for paperless EOBs
03/16/2012 Asuris Producer Privacy Guide now posted to our website
03/15/2012 March submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
03/09/2012 March submission deadline for micro groups approaching
03/06/2012 Mailing dates change for group billings
03/06/2012 Non-compete guidelines are available as a reference
February 2012
02/24/2012 Asuris partners with Altegra to assist Medicare "dual eligible" members
02/24/2012 Some Individual rates to change effective April 1, 2012
02/15/2012 Reminder: February submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
02/09/2012 Letter from Brady Cass
02/09/2012 Asuris Springboard sales bonus program update
02/09/2012 February submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
02/09/2012 Use Internet Explorer to access Agent Center
02/09/2012 Determining the effective date for group members
January 2012
01/11/2012 January submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
01/11/2012 Production standards still in effect in 2012
01/11/2012 Commission opportunities still available for Medicare Advantage and Part D
01/11/2012 Rates for most Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans increasing for the 2012 renewal year
01/11/2012 Individual and Medigap members to receive notice of Medicare Part D creditable coverage status
01/11/2012 2012 Medicare Deductible and Coinsurance
01/11/2012 myAsuris.com Rewards streamlines gift card offering to our most popular: Amazon.com
01/11/2012 Asuris Advantages adds TruHearingTM Member Plus and Banfield^® Pet Hospital program benefits
01/11/2012 Updated 2012 Dual Option Guidelines for groups of 51+ now available
01/11/2012 Updated Preventive Benefits flyer now on our website
December 2011
12/21/2011 Asuris Northwest Health holiday reminder - Asuris offices closed
12/21/2011 Preventive care benefits update effective Jan. 1, 2012
12/21/2011 For best performance, use Internet Explorer to access Agent Center
12/15/2011 December submission deadline approaching for new groups sizes 5-99
12/08/2011 December submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
12/08/2011 Important update on Asuris Employee SelectSM: Administrative options available by class!
12/08/2011 Reminder of 5208 requirements for groups coming from an Association
12/08/2011 Important timeframes for Individual applicants moving from group continuation coverage
12/08/2011 Fillable 100+ GMAs effective Jan. 1, 2012, now available online
November 2011
11/29/2011 Clarification on our 2012 rates for small group pool (1 to 50)
11/21/2011 Our 2012 rates for the small-group pool (1 to 50) have been approved!
11/21/2011 Update on implementation of the Self-administered Chemotherapy medication mandate
11/21/2011 Updated enrollment spreadsheet template now easily allows multiple medical plans
11/21/2011 Thanksgiving Day holiday reminder - Asuris office closed
11/15/2011 November submission deadline approaching for new groups size 5 to 99
11/10/2011 Medtronic insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors will be considered out-of-network effective Jan. 1, 2012
11/10/2011 November submission deadline for new micro groups approaching
11/10/2011 Individual plan changes effective Jan. 1, 2012
11/10/2011 Asuris TruAdvantageTM deadline approaching
11/10/2011 January - August 2011 renewing groups of 1 to 50 offered census review
11/10/2011 New customizable PDF Portfolio available for pre- and post-sale group materials
11/08/2011 Our parent company has changed its name to Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
11/07/2011 January 2012 community (1 to 50) renewals released to Agent Center Nov. 5, 2011
11/02/2011 Sixth-year commissions for Asuris TruAdvantageTM and Part D Plans


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