Special Announcements
Reimbursement Change for Non-Participating Providers
Effective October 1, 2010, we will change in the way we reimburse providers who do not participate in our network.
New Deductible Education Tool Launches
A dynamic, real-time tool for our members to access personalized information about their deductibles.
Personal Spending Accounts with Bank of America
Partnership with Bank of America to offer full suite of HRAs, FSAs, and HSAs.
Flu Vaccine
Effective October 1, 2010, Blue Care Elect PPO members will be able to receive flu shots for no copayment at participating providers.
New Secure Email
Data loss prevention system.
Subscriber Claim Payment Letters
View the claim payment recovery letters sent to accounts and members.
Upper GI Prior Authorization Delay
Prior authorization requirement for upper GI endoscopies will not be effective until November 1, 2009.
1099-HC Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will issue 1099-HC statements to subscribers enrolled in coverage that satisfies minimum creditable coverage.
WhyGetIt.com
Information and Health Care Coverage for 18-26-Year-Olds
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Compliance Update
The GINA mandate went into effect on December 7, 2009. Understand what this means for you.
Health Management Update
Members transitioning to integrated health management model.
Prostheses to Require Authorization
Prior authorization requirement for certain kinds of upper and lower limb prostheses will be effective September 1, 2010.
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