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2009 Issues

New Design Introduced for Medical Explanation of Benefits
Coverage Review Required for Some Blood Pressure Medications
Membership for Two Married State Employees
Reminder on Health Benefit Effective Dates for January 2010
Anthem Attachment
Medco Attachment

E-News Extra

E-Mail Procedure Initiated for Dependent Eligibility Audit
Flu Shot Reimbursement Process
Kaiser Permanente Billing in Error
Anthem Claim Form

Report Lists Employees Failing to Complete Dependent Eligibility Audit
Mailing of Annual Medicare Rate Notification Materials
Attachment

COVA Connect Rewards Program Introduced

Update on H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Eligibility of Stepchildren Clarified
View the Fall CommonHealth Compass and 2009 About Your Benefits Online

Appropriate Questions Asked in Anthem ConditionCare Outreach Calls
Dependent Eligibility Audit Response Deadline Later This Week

Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit Process

Flu Shot Program Update
Deadline Later This Month to File for FRA Claims Reimbursement
Outstanding E-Z Reimburse Card Payment Transactions
Dependent Eligibility Audit Response Deadline in Early October

State Employee Flu Shot Program Begins for Flu Season
Note Two Recent BES Enhancements
Flu Shot Program Guidelines
Flu Shot Program Flyer

Clarification on Eligibility Documentation Requirements
Attachments:
- Eligibility Definitions and Required Documentation
- Proof of Dependent Eligibility

Important Change to Dependent Eligibility Audit Process

Flu Shot Program on Track for This Fall
New Rules in Place for Non-Sedating Antihistamine Prescriptions
2009 Open Enrollment Report Available
Recently Terminated Participant/Dependent Monthly Report
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) COBRA Premium Assistance Process

Mailing of COVA Connect Welcome Packets
New Resources Available on Value Options Achieve Solutions® Web Site

Lynchburg Area Network Update

Orthopedic Center of Central Virginia No Longer Participating with Anthem
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Debts
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Premium Assistance for Retirees
Updated COBRA Election Notice Posted on Web Site
Open Enrollment Report Available Soon

Participants May Now Submit FRA Claims Online
Deadline to Correct Addresses in the Benefits Eligibility System (BES)
Update on Member Handbooks and Health Plan ID Card Mailings

Important: Responding to Questions About Accessing EmployeeDirect
Agency Locations in COVA Connect Pilot Area

Attention: Important Open Enrollment Action Required!
Communicate New COVA Connect E-Mail Address

COVA Connect E-Mail Address Available
Information Clarified on COVA Connect
COVA Care and COVA Connect Bulletin Board Updates

Premium Sheet for State Agencies
COVA Care and COVA Connect Bulletin Board
ARRA COBRA Notices

ARRA - COBRA Extended Election Period Notices

Update on Open Enrollment Communications

Agency Guidance Coming on COBRA Premium Assistance in Economic Stimulus Package
Southside Regional Medical Center ER Physicians No Longer in Anthem Network

New Employee Assistance Tool Available for HR, Managers and Supervisors

Open Enrollment Set for April 15 to May 15
Health Benefits WTA Fact Sheets Available Online Soon
Collecting Premiums from Terminating Employees
Retirees Receiving Creditable Coverage/Late Enrollment Penalty Letters from Medco

Weight Watchers Partnership Continues in 2009
Future Moms Incentive Doubles Enrollment