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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Optum(TM) is offering benefits managers at companies of all sizes free online resources designed to help educate their employees about consumer-directed health plans and tax-advantaged health care accounts. The resources, available at OpenEnrollment123.com, provide benefit managers free tools that can be incorporated into their existing open [...]
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HARRISBURG, Pa. & PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Got a question about Medicare or individual insurance coverage? Now you can ask a person. Face to face. One-on-one. “Our new kiosks allow consumers to meet in person, face-to-face with a HealthAmerica representative to discuss their specific coverage needs rather than over the phone or going online” That’s the premise behind [...]
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Charleston, S.C. – September 27, 2011 – Benefitfocus today announced that Aetna has selected theBENEFITFOCUS® Platform to integrate online sales, enrollment and benefits management for Aetna customers. By providing Benefitfocus technology across all market segments and lines of business, Aetna delivers a consistent, unified experience to its brokers, plan sponsors and members, who will be [...]
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., September 20, 2011 – Is life stressing you out and making you sick? Are you super-sizing your meals without even knowing it? The brand new Cigna Mobile Learning Lab, which kicks off its fall tour at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference taking place now, lets consumers learn first hand how stress, portion [...]
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) announced today a joint effort to offer a nationwide private exchange and defined contribution solution for employers to use in managing their health benefit offerings. The three independent health insurers have [...]
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., September 19, 2011 -Cigna (NYSE: CI) today announced anational brand campaign that reflects an innovative approach to meeting the evolving health and well-being needs of consumers. With the theme “GO YOU,” Cigna launches its largest advertising campaign, supporting the company’s focus on delivering easy-to-use programs and providing distinctive customer service. A scene from a [...]
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UMB Healthcare Services, a division of UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UMBF), announced today the launch of three comprehensive toolkits to help employers successfully implement and communicate high-deductible health plans (HDHP) with health savings accounts (HSAs). Developed in partnership with Benz Communications, a leading HR and benefits communication strategy boutique, the UMB Toolkits provide [...]
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) announced today that its RightSource mail order pharmacy service is now offering diabetic supplies directly to qualified Medicare Part B beneficiaries*, including both Humana Medicare members and non-members enrolled in Medicare Part B. The service includes home delivery of blood glucose meters, test strips, lancets and all other supplies necessary [...]
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Regence Life and Health has launched myStro, an online enrollment tool that provides employers and their employees with customized, real-time information about their insurance benefits. Among the features is a guided tour that walks employees through their benefit options and recommends the best products to meet their unique profile and [...]
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