12/8/2011 - Latest Office e-Visit, Winter 2011 Edition, Now Available
The latest Office e-Visit, Winter 2011 edition is now available. Stories in this issue include:
- the new pharmacy benefits manager for Medicare;
- what's new online for providers;
- update on HIPAA 5010;
- pharmacy updates;
- and, so much more.
11/22/2011 - Flu Immunization for the 2011-2012 Influenza Season
Members insured with ConnectiCare are covered for the flu vaccine. For most members there is no copayment, coinsurance or deductible applied if the only reason for the visit is to get a flu shot. However, if there is another reason billed for the visit in addition to the flu shot, any applicable copayment, coinsurance and deductible will apply. [more]
10/24/2011 - Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative a Success
To help providers with getting patients screened for colorectal cancer, ConnectiCare is again offering the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kit initiative for 2011. Last year, 371 members participated in the 2010 FIT initiative. The initiative provides a good screening alternative for colorectal cancer for patients who refuse a colonoscopy. [more]
10/24/2011 - Updated Medical Pre-authorization Forms for Commercial and VIP Medicare Plans
ConnectiCare recently updated all its medical pre-authorization forms for both the commercial and VIP Medicare Plans to make it easier to fill out online. Please be sure to use these new forms. The medical pre-authorization forms for commercial plans are available here, for VIP Medicare Plans, click here.
10/24/2011 - Inpatient Hospital Readmission Guidelines – Effective 1/1/2012
Effective January 1, 2012, ConnectiCare will be updating its current guidelines for making benefit coverage determinations of Inpatient Hospital Readmissions for both commercial and Medicare members. To view the update for commercial plans, click here, for VIP Medicare Plans, click here.
