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GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE BULLETINS (State Agencies)

DATE
ISSUE TITLE
May 15, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 9
Electronic Distribution Option for the 2009 It's Your Choice Booklets
April 30, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 8
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
April 1, 2008
Vol. 25, State B
New! Group Health Insurance Application/Change Form
March 24, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 4
Medicare Data Match Project Forms Attached
January 17, 2008
Vol. 25, State A
Major Change Announced: State Contribution Toward Health Insurance Premium Begins Earlier
December 11, 2007
Vol. 24, State E
State Contribution Toward Health Insurance During a Leave of Absence
November 16, 2007
Vol. 24, State C
Health Report/Payment Mailing Insturctions
October 15, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 14
Annual Dependent Verification Mailing
September 17, 2007
Vol. 24, State A
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
April 23, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 9
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
November 20, 2006
Vol. 23, State H
November 15, 2006
Vol. 23, State G
State Agency Health Insurance Administration Manual Revised
October 20, 2006
Vol. 23, State F
September 15 , 2006
Vol. 23, State B
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
August 21, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 14
Health Insurance Coverage End-Date for a Dependent Spouse Following Divorce
August 18, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 13
Medicare Data Match project Forms Attached
May 16, 2006
Vol. 23, Local 7
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
December 2, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 19
Important Health Plan Updates, Late Dual-Choice Applications, and Dual-Choice Rescinds; Revisions to Health Insurance Forms; Student Status Documentation Guidelines

November 30, 2005
Vol. 22, State K

2006 Group Health Insurance Reporting Forms: Note Change; Dual-Choice Due Dates; Alternate Report Requests;
Reporting and Assembly of 2006 Health Reports
October 14, 2005
Vol. 22, State I
Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters and Questionnaires; Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ID Card Reminder; It’s Your Choice Booklet Corrections/ Updates
September 28, 2005
Vol. 22, State G
Notification to State Retirees Regarding Medicare Part D Benefits and Coverage
September 16, 2005
Vol. 22, State F
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
August 16, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 15
Important Reminder: Revisions to Continuation-Conversion Notice (ET-2311)
June 28, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 11
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit
June 21, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 10
COBRA Final Rules and Change to Employer Responsibilities; Revisions to Continuation-Conversion Notice (ET-2311)
May 12, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 9
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
January 31, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 4
Mailing Address Correction for Physicians Plus Insurance
November 30, 2004
Vol. 21, State D
2005 Health Insurance Reporting Forms; Dual Choice Due Dates; Reporting and Assembly of 2005 Health Reports
October 20, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 13
Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters
June 17, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 8
Handling Repayment of Claims Requests from a Medicare Intermediary
May 14, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 6
Bulletin Announces Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Dates
November 11, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 17
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2004
October 30, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 15
Plans Mail Annual Status Letters; Pharmacy Benefit Manager ID Card Reminders
October 21, 2003
Vol. 20, State G
Errors and Updates in the It's Your Choice Books for 2004
October 20, 2003
Vol. 20, State E
Bulletin Provides State Maintenance Plan and Uniform Benefits Comparative Information
September 29, 2003
Vol. 20, State D
Health Insurance Dual Choice Information
September 26, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 14
DETF Makes Changes to Comply With Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
September 5, 2003
Vol. 20, State C
Spectera Vision Care - A New Benefit for State Employees
August 8, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 11
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
May 27, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 8
Medicare Data Match Plan Contacts for Federal CMS/Treasury Collection Efforts
May 23, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 7
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2004
March 11, 2003
Vol. 20, State A
Important Information Regarding Employee Layoff
December 12, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 23
Annual Student/Disabled Dependent Status Letters
November 13, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 19
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2003
October 18, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 18
Updated Plan Address/Phone/Fax Number & List for Sending Health Insurance Applications to the Plan
September 19, 2002
Vol. 19, State F
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
July 15, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 13
Health Continuation-Conversion Updates
June 27, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 10
How to Handle a Formal Notification of Claims Payable from a Medicare Intermediary or Threat from Collection Agency
June 26, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 12
Health Insurance Enrollment Data Compare
May 7, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 8
Mark Your Calendars:  Dual-Choice Enrollment for Plan Year 2003; Health Insurance Newsletter Coming Soon!
November 28, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 19
Annual Student/Dependent Status Letters
November 20, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 18
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2002
October 16, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 17
Updated Health Plan Address/Phone/Fax Number List for Sending Health Insurance Applications to the Plan
October 10, 2001
Vol. 18, State E
EPIC Correction and ERA Administrative Fee Suspended for 2002
October 9, 2001
Vol. 18, State D
Health Insurance Benefits for National Guard and Military Reserve Personnel on Unpaid Military Leave
September 20, 2001
Vol. 18, State C
Special Update About EPIC, ERA, State Group Life Insurance, and Long-Term Care Insurance
September 14, 2001
Vol. 18, State B
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
August 16, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 13
How to Handle a Request for Repayment of Claims by Medicare
June 29, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 10
GIB Adopts Changes to Help Curb Rising Health Insurance Costs
May 11, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 7
Special Edition on Dual-Choice for Plan Year 2002
April 23, 2001
Vol. 18, State A
Additional Health Insurance Enrollment Opportunity for Employees That Work Less Than Half-Time
December 5, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 27
Annual Student/Dependent Status Letters
November 17, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 23
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2001
October 2, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 20
Application Processing Instructions Provided for Dual Choice 2001
September 25, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 19
2001 Health Insurance Premium Rates Provided to Local Governments
September 15, 2000
Vol. 17, State G
Dual-Choice Period for 2001 Set for October 2-20, 2000
June 7, 2000
Vol. 17, State C
Changes in the State Group Health Insurance Program
May 4, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 11
Dual Choice for Plan Year 2001
March 8, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 5
Medicare Data Match - How to Handle a Request for Repayment of Claims By Medicare
January 28, 2000
Vol. 17, State A
Health Insurance Benefits for National Guard and Military Reserve Personnel on Unpaid Military Leave
November 18, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 17
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms For 2000
September 28, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 15
Application Processing Instructions Provided For Dual-Choice 2000
September 20, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 13
Medicare Data Match Project Forms Attached (attachment updated 11/08/2002)
September 16, 1999
Vol. 16, State D
Dual-Choice Period for 2000 Set for October 4-22, 1999
August 26, 1999
Vol. 16, State C
Pay Adjustments for Health and Income Continuation Insurance Plan Amendments
May 13, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 8
Special Edition on Dual-Choice 2000