Aetna introduces the Premium Savings Plan for Healthcare Reform

Ed MacConnell

The Premium Savings program allows you to keep the plan you have, as allowed under the ACA. Doing so will help you to limit disruption in a changing health care environment. Plus,it gives you the time you need to assess your business needs in the future. Aetna clients have the option to: Canceltheir current policy and add a new 12 month policy with a new renewal date of Sept., Oct., Nov. or Dec.  2013. In some states, customers may be able to retain current benefits and rate levels through September-December 2014. Maintain their existing policy and renewal cycle ending in 2014 and move to plans and rates that comply with 2014 ACA regulations at… Read More

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United Healthcare offering early renewal option

Ed MacConnell

Due to the expected rate increases, and uncertainty caused by the PPACA implementation date of January 1st 2014, United Healthcare is allowing groups who renew in the first quarter of the year to roll their renewal back to December 2013. This is an opportunity for United Healthcare clients to renew early and also lock in their plan and rates for most of the year 2014. More details will be following soon. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns at 215/355-2121.   Want more information from United Healthcare on reform? Click here for a guide for employers.

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Coventry is offering an early renewal option for small groups

Ed MacConnell

Coventry/Health America is offering an early renewal option for small groups rated in BenefitExpress. These clients have the option to renew off-cycle for another 12 months. Selecting a December 1 renewal option can provide consistency, stability and predictability in rates and benefits, especially for employers concerned with ACA changes taking effect in January 2014. Contact your Total Benefit Solutions representative for more details.

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