January 1, 2017 rates are now available to quote! The plan grids are much easier to read this year with all options on 4 pages for all 3 packages. Reminder: Groups can offer as many plans as they wish; however, all plans must be in the same package.
One change for 2017 that you will notice is that lab and x-rays on some of the value plans are now covered under the office visit copay. This is an enriched benefit from last year, making UnitedHealthcare plans one of the most enriched benefit plans in the 1 to 50 market. Don’t forget the virtual office visits are included with every plan as well.
Below you will also find some additional highlights for 2017 from UnitedHealthcare:
January 1, 2017 Plan Portfolio now available to quote your 1-50 ATNE groups [Plan Grid]
Effective today, we can now quote our new 2017 plan portfolio for your 1-50 ATNE (average total number of employees) groups with UnitedHealthcare. Attached is the new portfolio which has been updated to reflect all 3 available packages on one document. You will see that some plans are still in our portfolio, but others have been removed to remain in compliance with the metallic levels set for 2017. The plan portfolio continues to include Premier, Premier Value, FlexFree, Navigate, HSA & HRA plans. Remember that you can pair any number of plans together as long as they are all in the same package!!
Select Designated Pharmacy Program Sunsetting Jan. 1, 2017
As part of our continued commitment to providing value to our clients, we have decided that as of 1/1/17, we will no longer offer the Select Designated Pharmacy program (SDP). Developed in 2009, the SDP program was designed to encourage members who are on select high cost (non-specialty) medications to save money by switching to home delivery, lower cost options or do both. Each option had a different savings potential, but the member needed to choose one of the options to continue receiving network benefits. Through our recent in-depth review, prompted in part by new health care reform regulations for 2017, we have decided that in order to align with changes in the marketplace, we will concentrate on programs such as the Step Therapy program to encourage the use of lower cost drugs and the Mail Service Member Select program to support use of the most efficient delivery channel.
Existing members will not receive any communication after 11/1/2016 about the SDP program because no action is required on their part. They will continue to receive their medications as they have in the past.
Important Jan. 1, 2017, PDL and Pharmacy Benefit Updates [2017 UHC PDL] [2017 4-tier PDL]
UnitedHealthcare updates its Prescription Drug List (PDL) on Jan. 1 and July 1. By making updates twice a year, we are able to keep pace with current market trends, price changes and new clinical information. We are pleased to share our PDL and pharmacy benefit updates for January 1, 2017 with you. Please see attached PDLs for both our 3 tier and 4 tier drug plans. Members will receive a letter 30-60 days prior to the effective date. You can also encourage them to visit myuhc.com to find lower-cost medications with greater health care value.
Fillable PDF Member Enrollment Forms Available for Open Enrollment [EE Enrollment Form] [ Spanish]
We live in a digital age, and Open Enrollment should be no different. UnitedHealthcare’s new fillable PDF member enrollment forms allow Small Business customers to have technology at their fingertips. Using these forms not only saves time, it also helps avoid potential errors in enrollment by taking out the guesswork, thus creating a more efficient process overall. Please see attached English and Spanish PDF applications attached. Remember for installation, we still accept our enrollment census in lieu of individual applications.
