Take advantage of Anthem’s 2019 Specialty Broker Bonus Program, which runs from February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020.
This year’s program has been simplified so all fully insured programs are premium-based and premiums are aggregated vs. separate calculations by different products.
Click here to learn more or contact your Cornerstone representative.
Anthem recently made changes to cost shares for copay plans only. These changes are effective upon renewal for Large Groups as they move to their new benefits administration system. These changes do not impact groups who have not yet moved to the new system, and they do not impact consumer-driven health (CDH) plans.
Humana recently released a free and secure electronic billing invoice that enables clients to pay their invoice quickly and safely without the use of paper.
A few benefits of the new system:
Beginning with the April invoice, paper invoices will no longer be mailed.
Contact your Cornerstone representative for more information.
Anthem recently announced the early release of its new IngenioRx pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). This system was created to restore trust and confidence in pharmacy care by focusing on total health, demystifying the way pharmacy works, and delivering a seamless experience across the continuum of care.
For more information about this new system, contact your Cornerstone representative.
Case submission deadlines for Small Group (5-50) Aetna Funding Advantage
Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan and Mississippi
Aetna’s February effective date deadline is approaching quickly.See below for their new business submission deadlines for February, March and April:
| Effective date | Signed Employer Application (Springboard) |
Completed Sold Case Documents (Adobe Sign) and Enrollment (Springboard) |
| February 1 | 1/28/2019 | 2/1/2019 |
| March 1 | 2/26/2019 | 3/1/2019 |
| April 1 | 3/27/2019 | 4/1/2019 |
Contact your Cornerstone representative with any questions.
New AFA Plans Available. Aetna released their “Essentials” plans which feature lower cost share on PCP, lab and generic drugs with higher cost share on ER visits, imaging and specialty drugs. These plans run about 10% less than the other plans. Remember, AFA doesn’t limit the number of plans an employer can offer. See more in their flyer and plan grid.
Anthem Drug List Changes Coming April 1
Through Anthem’s quarterly formulary (drug list) review process, they make additions, deletions, and tier changes to drug lists that maintain the highest level of clinical integrity, while delivering cost savings to their members. Medications may move to a higher tier or be removed from our drug lists twice a year. The next update is coming soon, and the updated drugs lists* will be available as of April 1, 2019.
myStrength, a Virtual Gym for Emotional Health
Anthem’s myStrength program delivers personalized online and mobile resources to help manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance use, stress, chronic pain and sleep problems. Members get 24/7 access to stress-management tools, inspirational videos, articles and quotes, as well as step-by-step e-Learning modules to help them feel and stay their emotional best. And it’s completely confidential.
Contact your Cornerstone representative with any questions.
Aetna Funding Advantage groups with 5 to 50 employees will receive 1095-B 2018 tax forms starting the week of January 28. Members can access these forms electronically through the Aetna Navigator or by mail.
Reminder: Members do not need to file their 1095-B forms.
Questions? Contact your Cornerstone representative.
Aetna has extended its new business bonus for brokers selling the Aetna Funding Advantage product through April 1, 2019, effective dates.
Cornerstone is excited to announce that Molina will be paying commissions for any ACA business written outside of Open Enrollment.
See the recent announcement from Molina here.
See the Molina product map here.
See Molina plan information here.
For further questions or to get contracted, contact Geoff Beglen.