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Sutter Health Changes Mental Health and Drug Abuse Benefits for 2017

March 21, 2017 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Northern California, Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Bay Area, health insurance, small group, individual, family

These benefit changes will reduce member cost share for Mental Health, Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) and emergency medical transportation benefits. Previously filed claims will be retroactively adjusted back to dates of service on or after January 1, 2016. Members who paid the incorrect cost sharing amount will receive a separate letter and refund, as appropriate.

Filed Under: Sutter Health Plus Tagged With: Abuse, Benefits, Drug, Mental, Substance, Sutter Health, Treatment

Blue Shield Partners with CVS for New Pharmacy Drug Benefits Program

November 2, 2016 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

Blue Shield has entered into an agreement with CVS Health to support manufacturer rebate and pharmacy network contracting for its outpatient pharmacy benefit and has received approval from the Department of Managed Health Care.

Filed Under: Blue Shield Tagged With: Benefits, Blue Shield, CVS, Drugs, Pharmacy, Prescriptions

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Health Insurance Coverage

February 8, 2016 By Kevin Knauss Leave a Comment

A new resource, created in pamphlet form, helps consumers and their providers understand protections related to their mental health and substance use disorder (MH and SUD) benefits and take action if their benefits are denied.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Abuse

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