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August 10, 2010 BCBSNC Launches Employer Services Online Resource
July 19, 2010 UnitedHealthcare Expanding Select Designated Pharmacy Program August 1
July 12, 2010 BCBSNC Removes Pre-Ex Waiting Periods for Group Members under Age 19
June 28, 2010 UnitedHealthcare Announces Additional PDL Updates for July 1
June 7, 2010 BCBSNC Announces Prior Review/Certification and Restricted Access Drug Changes for July 1
May 24, 2010 WellPath Extends Dependent Age to 26 Effective April 23
May 7, 2010 UnitedHealthcare Network Terminates Sanford Medical Group
May 5, 2010 BCBSNC Introduces New Dental Claim System; Groups and Members Must Re-register
April 28, 2010 CIGNA to Extend Dependent Age to 26 Effective June 1
April 27, 2010 UnitedHealthcare to Fill Coverage Gap for 2010 College Graduates
April 23, 2010 USAble Offers Online Claims Access for Group Administrators
April 23, 2010 UnitedHealthcare PDL Update Effective July 2010
March 31, 2010 BCBSNC Therapeutic Resource Center Contacting Members to Provide Prescription Drug Advice
February 22, 2010 BCBSNC Expanding Restricted Access Drug List April 1
December 29, 2009 CIGNA Reaches Agreement with Rex and UNC Hospitals
December 23, 2009 Infinisource Going Green with New Client Download Center
December 23, 2009 Reminder: UnitedHealthcare Advantage PDL Changes Effective January 1
December 23, 2009 BCBSNC Offering H1N1 Flu Clinic Opportunities to Member Groups with Over 50 EEs
December 17, 2009 Guardian to Change Vendor for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits
December 2, 2009 CIGNA Announces Possibility of Rex and UNC Hospitals Leaving Network
November 25, 2009 CIGNA Taps CareCentrix as New DME Provider
November 19, 2009 UnitedHealthcare Announces 2010 Tier Changes for RA Medications
November 12, 2009 BCBSNC Clarifies Updates to Blue Points Program, Acid Reflux Drug Requirement and Medication Dedication Discontinuation (Attachment - Blue Points Clarifications) (Attachment - Blue Points FAQs)
October 26, 2009 BCBSNC Updating Members on Pharmacy Re-Contracting
October 21, 2009 Several Maxim Employer Flu Shot Clinics Must Be Rescheduled
October 13, 2009 BCBSNC to Cover Swine Flu Vaccinations
October 2, 2009 BCBSNC Announces New Upfront Member Collection Policy for Non-Copayment Plans (Attachment)
September 30, 2009 BCBSNC Announces Changes to Blue Points Program for 2010 (Attachment)
September 23, 2009 CIGNA to Cover Swine Flu Vaccinations
September 23, 2009 UnitedHealthcare to Make PDL Changes for 2010
September 23, 2009 WellPath Moving Pharmacy Benefit Management to Medco
September 3, 2009 BCBSNC to Initiate New Pharmacy Management Programs October 1 (Attachment)
September 1, 2009 UnitedHealthcare to Cover Swine Flu Vaccinations
September 1, 2009 BCBSNC Mailing Copayment Discount Cards to LIPITOR® Users
August 10, 2009 Guardian Going Green with Claims Information
August 10, 2009 WellPath Announces Pharmacy Transition, Network Changes and Green Initiatives
July 22, 2009 UnitedHealthcare Provides COBRA ARRA Subsidy Payment Report
July 22, 2009 BCBSNC Again Offering Flu Shot Clinic Opportunities to Member Groups with Over 50 Employees
July 13, 2009 WellPath Notifies Eligible Individuals in NC Regarding State Continuation Special Enrollment Period
July 13, 2009 CIGNA Customer Service Open 24/7 Beginning July 24 (Attachment)
June 25, 2009 BCBSNC Using eBenefitsNow Pop-up Message to Remind about Social Security Number Collection
June 22, 2009 BCBSNC Generic Copay Waiver Program Ending June 30
June 8, 2009 BCBSNC Verifying Dependent Social Security Numbers through Mail
May 20, 2009 UnitedHealthcare Network Terminates Raleigh Neurology Imaging Facility (Attachment)
May 20, 2009 WellPath Changing Emergency Room Benefits
May 12, 2009 WellPath Clarifies Subsidy Administration for Small Employers Offering State Continuation Coverage
April 13, 2009 BCBSNC Clarifies Subsidy Administration for Small Employers Offering State Continuation Coverage
April 3, 2009 BCBSNC to Cover Ceridian Fees for COBRA Subsidy Administration
March 31, 2009 Guardian Standardizing Online Billing as of May 1
March 31, 2009 UnitedHealthcare to Update Premium Physician Designations April 1
March 24, 2009 Ceridian Announces Surcharges for COBRA Subsidy Administration
March 19, 2009 Unum Reimbursing Designated Groups for Restitution Fund Balance
March 18, 2009 BCBSNC Waves Probationary Periods for Re-Hires after Employer Layoff
March 5, 2009 Ceridian Offers Help with New COBRA Subsidy Administration
March 4, 2009 CIGNA Extends Customer Service Hours
March 4, 2009 BCBSNC Members Can Verify Dependent Social Security Numbers Online
March 2, 2009 Infinisource Offers Help with New COBRA Subsidy Administration
February 24, 2009 CIGNA Member and Dependent Eligibility Reporting Deadlines Announced
February 9, 2009 BCBSNC Announces Employer Incentives, Tool Kit for New Blue Points Program
January 21, 2009 Ameritas Making eCert Standard for All Members
January 21, 2009 BCBSNC Ending Select Discount Programs
January 19, 2009 WellPath Announces Network Expansion Updates
January 9, 2009 UnitedHealthcare Places Generic Imitrex Medications on PDLs
January 9, 2009 BCBSNC Launches Survey Tool to Help Members Rate Experiences with Their Doctors
December 12, 2008 BCBSNC Adds 39 Medications to Self-Administered Drug List
December 11, 2008 BCBSNC Assisting Groups with Medicare Secondary Payer Demand Notices
December 8, 2008 BCBSNC Announces New Generic Copayment Waiver Program (Fully insured groups) BCBSNC Announces Generic Copayment Waiver Program Options for ASO Groups
December 3, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Member and Dependent Social Security Numbers Due January 1 (Attachment)
October 28, 2008 BCBSNC Covering Flu Shots at Participating Immunizing Pharmacies
October 28, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Reaches Agreement with Greensboro Radiology Outpatient Services
October 23, 2008 BCBSNC Implements Universal Preventive Service Reminders
October 17, 2008 WellPath Introduces New My Online Services Website (Attachment)
October 17, 2008 UnitedHealthcare to Make PDL Changes for 2009
October 8, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Reminding Employers about Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notification
September 23, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Makes No Changes to Standard PDL (Attachment)
September 23, 2008 BCBSNC to Issue New Member ID Cards in October (Attachment)
September 5, 2008 UnitedHealthcare to Issue New Medical ID Cards December 1
September 5, 2008 BCBSNC to Require Certification for Specified PPIs Starting October 1
August 27, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Announces Specialty Pharmacy Transition for Treatment of Certain Conditions
August 25, 2008 BCBSNC Changing Blue Points Program in 2009 for Group Members
August 6, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Network Terminates Greensboro Radiology Outpatient Services (Attachment)
July 28, 2008 BCBSNC Announces New Dental Claims System and Website
July 23, 2008 CIGNA Announces Second Quarter 2008 Formulary Updates
July 23, 2008 BCBSNC Packs Information into Summer 2008 Benefits Management Briefs Newsletter
July 2, 2008 Aetna Recognized as Industry Leader in Several Categories
June 27, 2008 WellPath Changes Group Contracts to Comply with NC Mental Health Parity Mandates
June 27, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Changes Group Contracts to Comply with NC Mental Health Parity Mandates
June 24, 2008 UnitedHealthcare PDL Update: Three Drugs Down-Tiered
June 17, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Alters Underwriting Guidelines for Small Groups
June 17, 2008 BCBSNC Changes Dependent Coverage Age to 26
June 5, 2008 Medco Announces Availability of Generic Drug for Osteoporosis Treatment
June 4, 2008 Haywood Regional Rejoins BCBSNC Networks
May 29, 2008 UnitedHealthcare ValueMax Program Targets Additional Medication Categories
May 29, 2008 BCBSNC Offers New Wellness Resource Publication
May 8, 2008 BCBSNC Launches Phase II of Medication Dedication Program
May 5, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Mail Interchange Program Helps Members Switch to Lower Cost Medication Alternatives
April 14, 2008 Haywood Regional Suspends Contract with UnitedHealthcare
April 14, 2008 BCBSNC Launches “Million Step March” Across NC
April 4, 2008 CIGNA Announces Improved Health Risk Assessment
April 4, 2008 BCBSNC Announces Enhanced COBRA Services
March 12, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Offers Online Billing (Attachment)
March 6, 2008 BCBSNC Update on Copayment Waiver Programs
March 4, 2008 Wake Forest University Physicians and NC Baptist Hospital Join WellPath Network
March 4, 2008 Haywood Regional Temporarily Withdraws from BCBSNC Networks
February 28, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Bases New Chemotherapy Drug Program on NCCN Compendium
February 26, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Drops Two Medications from Formulary
January 29, 2008 New BCBSNC Tool Publishes Average Healthcare Costs for Members (Attachment)
January 22, 2008 CIGNA Helping Subscribers Comply with Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act
January 22, 2008 UnitedHealthcare Replacing EOBs with New Health Statement
January 22, 2008 BCBSNC to Offer Employers Online Member Guides as New Standard
January 11, 2008 CIGNA Reaches Agreement with ECU Physicians
January 7, 2008 CIGNA to Remove ZYRTEC® from Formulary Due to OTC Availability
January 7, 2008 BCBSNC Announces Revolutionary Pharmacy Benefit Program for Employers (Attachment - Copay Waiver List) (Attachment - Brandname Tier List) (Attachment - Program FAQ)
December 20, 2007 BCBSNC Introduces Blue365 Pilot Program
December 14, 2007 BCBSNC Signs New Pharmacy Contract with Medco (Attachment)
December 5, 2007 UnitedHealthcare to Make PDL Changes for 2008
November 30, 2007 CIGNA to Drop ECU Physicians from Network
November 19, 2007 New Payment Address for BCBSNC Group Billing
October 18, 2007 Moses Cone and BCBSNC Reach Multi-Year Agreement
October 11, 2007 BCBSNC Student Verification Deadline is October 19
October 10, 2007 CIGNA Student Verification Deadline is October 15
October 4, 2007 Moses Cone and BCBSNC Resume Negotiations
October 2, 2007 Partnership Yields Improved CIGNA Health Risk Assessment (Attachment)
September 5, 2007 BCBSNC Increases Supply Limit for Smoking Cessation Drugs (Attachment)
August 28, 2007 UnitedHealthcare to Make PDL Changes in September (Attachment)
August 8, 2007 UnitedHealthcare Promotes New Pharmacy Programs
July 31, 2007 Moses Cone Cancels Contract with BCBSNC
July 17, 2007 WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare Reach Long Term Agreement
July 13, 2007 BCBSNC Goes Proactive with Colon Cancer Screening Reminders (Attachment)
June 28, 2007 MedCost Terminates Relationship with ApolloMD
June 21, 2007 UnitedHealthcare Adds New Categories to Specialty Pharmacy Program
June 20, 2007 BCBSNC to Offer Health Risk Assessments
June 5, 2007 BCBSNC Removes Kidney Disease Management Program
June 1, 2007 WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare Continue Negotiations
May 17, 2007 UnitedHealthcare Offers Expanded Network of Radiology Services (Attachment)
May 10, 2007 Unum Reaches Agreement on Restitution
April 30, 2007 CIGNA Tel-Drug Working to Improve Service Issues
April 17, 2007 CIGNA Introduces Prior Authorization / Step Therapy Program to Minimize Member Pharmacy Costs
March 19, 2007 UnitedHealthcare Alters PDL Tier Status of Respiratory, Migraine and Allergy-Related Medications (Attachment)
March 8, 2007 BCBSNC Alters Stance on Eligibility of Under-65 Dependents of Medicare-Eligible Active Employees
March 5, 2007 WakeMed Offers Options for Those Affected by UnitedHealthcare Contract Termination (Attachment)
March 1, 2007 BCBSNC Offers Prilosec Coupons to Specified Members
February 28, 2007 ProBenefits Flex Debit Card Purchases Now Automatically Adjudicated at Wal-Mart
February 26, 2007 Principal Offers Extra Dental Care to Pregnant, Diabetic and/or Heart Diseased Members (Attachment)
February 21, 2007 MedCost Reaches Network Agreement with UNC Physicians & Associates
February 8, 2007 BCBSNC Announces Pharmacy Tier Changes, Sedative Quantity Limits
February 6, 2007 MedCost Drops UNC Physicians & Associates from Network
January 30, 2007 BCBSNC Offers Prior Plan Approval Info Cards for Out-of-State Members (Attachment)
January 26, 2007 UnitedHealthcare Drops WakeMed Facilities from Network
January 10, 2007 BCBSNC to Require Prior Plan Approval for Diagnostic Imaging Services Starting February 15
December 21, 2006 BCBSNC Launches Specialty Drug Pharmacy Network
December 7, 2006 BCBSNC to Offer Free Generic Drug Samples in Physicians’ Offices
December 6, 2006 UHC Making Changes to Advantage PDL
November 30, 2006 BCBSNC Announces Healthy Weight Pilot Program for Children
November 9, 2006 UHC Adds Convenient Care Clinics to Network
October 5, 2006 UHC to Introduce Radiology Notification Program in December
August 31, 2006 Frye Regional Medical Center Joins WellPath Network
August 29, 2006 WellPath Alters Coverage for Allergy Injections, Serum
August 1, 2006 UHC Standard PDL Changes to Affect Nexium Users, Others
June 21, 2006 United to Move Zocor® to Tier 1 on PDL
May 30, 2006 BCBSNC Names 17 Cardiac Centers of Excellence (Attachment)
May 19, 2006 BCBSNC Extends Generic Copay Waiver Program through Dec. 31
May 5, 2006 Generic Version of Zocor to Alter WellPath Formulary
May 4, 2006 Betsy Johnson Hospital Signs Interim Contract with UHC
April 3, 2006 New Generic Cholesterol Prescription to Replace Zocor (BCBSNC)
March 22, 2006 Durham Internal Medicine Joins BCBSNC Network
February 16, 2006 BCBSNC Updates Group Eligibility and Participation Requirements (Attachment)
February 6, 2006 Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn to Exit UHC Network
January 12, 2006 BCBSNC Re-Launches Generic Copayment Waiver Program
November 15, 2005 UHC Half Tablet Program to Help Reduce Pharmacy Costs (Attachment)
September 6, 2005 UHC Drops East Carolina System Facilities from Network
August 22, 2005 UHC Makes Changes to Prescription Drug List
July 7, 2005 Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Provides Flu Shots to All Members While Supplies Last
May 19, 2005 New Medco Members May Experience Enrollment Delays
May 13, 2005 CIGNA Moves Injectables from Medical to Pharmacy Plan
May 9, 2005 Medications Added to/Deleted from UniCare Formulary
March 16, 2005 UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Value-Added Resource
