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Objectives for today?.. Outline the benefit changes for the POS planIntroduce new partners
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1. State of Maine POS Benefit Changes Effective July 1, 2012
2. Objectives for today….
Outline the benefit changes for the POS plan
Introduce new partners & programs
Answer your questions
3. Background – State Employee Health Commission 24-member labor/management group serves as plan trustees
Plan participants – forest ranger, highway supervisor, corrections officer, retirees, classroom instructors
Committed to value-based benefits – incentives to choose high-quality, safe, more effective care
4. Why the changes to the plan? Self-insured plan defined
Plan expenses are paid by our employer
The State of Maine
Ancillary employer groups (e.g. Maine Turnpike, Maine Community College System, etc.)
Flat funding
Fiscal Year 2011 plan expenses = $222.6 million; benchmark for flat funding
Premiums must remain the same
FY2012 (current): 6% increase or $13.4 million
FY2013 (July 1, 2012): 10% projected increase or $22 million
5. What is driving the increase? The FY13 10% increase is a direct result of:
Provider price inflation
Hospital in-patient services up 14.4%
Hospital out-patient services up 7.8%
Increased utilization
Up 3.5%
6. Good News/Bad News Good News
No premium increase
Co-pay amounts will remain the same
Bad News – plan expenses will have to be reduced in order to achieve flat funding
7. How Do We Get There? Plan Design Committee
A series of 9 options were considered
Reviewed over a period of 6 weeks
Two objectives were required by SEHC:
Continue to provide savings consistent with value-based benefits
Limit members’ out-of-pocket expense as much as possible
8. Key Terms Revisited Copayment – The set dollar amount you are required to pay for certain services (office visits, emergency room, etc.)
Deductible – The amount you have to pay before your health benefits kick in
Coinsurance – After the deductible, the percentage you are required to pay for services (example: 5% of hospital care)
Out-of-pocket limit – The calendar year maximum amount of deductible and coinsurance that you may pay in a calendar year. Copayments are not included.
9. Summary of Plan Design Changes: Comparison 8/1/11 to 7/1/12
10. Achieving Flat Funding
Estimated
Benefit Savings
Hospital $18.4M
Prescription Drugs (MaineMeds) $3.6M
Total $22M
11. Co-pay Amounts Co-pay amounts will remain the same
Primary Care office visit $0 or $20
Specialist office visit $25
Prescription Drug Copays
30-day supply - $10/$30/$45/$50
90-day supply - $15/$45/$70/$75
Generic/Name-brand formulary/Non-formulary/Lifestyle
Emergency Room $100 & Walk-In Clinic $25
Advanced Imaging $50
12. Preferred Hospital Methodology Scoring Values Explained
13. Preferred Hospitals What’s changing
How score is determined (a minimum score of 70 is still required)
List updated once per year
Based on most recent data available April 1st
Effective date of new list will be July 1st
We will send you the new list
as soon as it is available.
14. New Weighting 7/2012 8/2011
Effective care (quality) = 30% 40%
Safe (patient safety) = 30% 30%
Patient satisfaction = 10% 10%
Comparative cost = 30% 20%
Results for effective care, safety & satisfaction can still be found at www.getbettermaine.org
16. Scoring Values For Effective care, Safe care, and Patient Satisfaction Points
Low (below national average) = 1
Good (reflects average) = 2
Better (better than national average) = 3
Best (top 10% of nation’s hospitals) = 4
17. Comparative Cost:Small Maine Hospitals
18. Comparative Cost: Large Maine Hospitals
19. Scoring Values – Comparative Costs 8% or greater above the state average = 0
Between 4% and 7.9% above the state average = 1 point
Between state average and 3.9% above state average = 2 points
Below state average to 4.9% below state average = 3 points
5% or greater below state average = 4 points
20. Challenges Ahead SEHC continues to be engaged in several pilot projects with health systems and hospitals to improve care, enhance patient experience and reduce costs
This is where the changes in delivery of care and the payment system have to be transformed
SEHC members are participating in the evenings on their own time to advance better quality and more efficient care
21. Health Credit Premium Program For active State of Maine employees
If you completed the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) last year you will continue to pay the same premium you do today; you will continue to receive the 5% discount.
If you did not complete the HRA last year you will not have to continue paying the extra 5% towards your premium effective with your first check in July.
Notices will be sent out by the end of July regarding the program requirements for this year. Statutory Reference: MRS Title 5, 285, 7-A
22. StayWell Health Management New in 2012 Their mission
To help people achieve optimal health through solutions that set the standard for quality, effectiveness and value.
Program Offerings:
Health Risk Assessment
Health Coaching Programs
Disease Management Programs
StayWell Online
On-site Health Screenings
15 locations in the State of Maine
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23. StayWell Health Management Programs Health Risk Assessment
A 15-20 minute questionnaire covering topics such as nutrition, stress and physical activity
Provides a snapshot of your current health and offers suggestions to inspire your future health goals
Health Coaching and Disease Management
Connect one on one with a health coach who provides encouragement, tips and ideas to help you reach your overall health goals
Programs offered via phone, through the mail or online
StayWell Online
Access to your Health Risk Assessment
Provide interactive tools to set goals, monitor your program progress and access to the latest health information
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Strategy: Comprehensive wellness is our singular focus. Solid, consistent ownership. 31 years working with large employers in the US market. Simply put, our mission is to improve health and avoid progression into costly disease states which will positively impact your health care cost trend and improve overall productivity.
StayWell Health Management is a division of The StayWell Company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MediMedia USA, a financially strong parent company. Our division of MediMedia, The StayWell Company, is comprised of other focused business units including, StayWell Custom Communications, Krames Health and Safety Education, (85% of hospitals), Consumer Health Publishing Group-Harvard Health Newsletters, American Red Cross Publishing, and several smaller groups, which were brought together through strategic “best-in-class” acquisitions. The combined strengths of our sister companies’ health content resources and StayWell Health Management’s leadership in providing integrated health management programs, allows us to deliver virtually an endless array of products and services to meet client needs.
Our Organization
December 31, 2009 - StayWell acquired LifeMasters Supported Care assets, adding disease management to our portfolio of population health management solutions
StayWell brings over 30 years of experience delivering comprehensive wellness programs
LifeMasters brings over 15 years of specialized experience with clinical depth in core conditions
Both are recognized for scientifically-tested programs
Our Clients
Long-term partnerships, representing employers, union groups, health plans and government entities of all sizes and industries with very diverse needs
Our People & Locations
We employ a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team of credentialed health and business professionals, many recognized as industry though leaders
Call centers in Albuquerque, Indianapolis, St. Paul
Strategy: Comprehensive wellness is our singular focus. Solid, consistent ownership. 31 years working with large employers in the US market. Simply put, our mission is to improve health and avoid progression into costly disease states which will positively impact your health care cost trend and improve overall productivity.
StayWell Health Management is a division of The StayWell Company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MediMedia USA, a financially strong parent company. Our division of MediMedia, The StayWell Company, is comprised of other focused business units including, StayWell Custom Communications, Krames Health and Safety Education, (85% of hospitals), Consumer Health Publishing Group-Harvard Health Newsletters, American Red Cross Publishing, and several smaller groups, which were brought together through strategic “best-in-class” acquisitions. The combined strengths of our sister companies’ health content resources and StayWell Health Management’s leadership in providing integrated health management programs, allows us to deliver virtually an endless array of products and services to meet client needs.
Our Organization
December 31, 2009 - StayWell acquired LifeMasters Supported Care assets, adding disease management to our portfolio of population health management solutions
StayWell brings over 30 years of experience delivering comprehensive wellness programs
LifeMasters brings over 15 years of specialized experience with clinical depth in core conditions
Both are recognized for scientifically-tested programs
Our Clients
Long-term partnerships, representing employers, union groups, health plans and government entities of all sizes and industries with very diverse needs
Our People & Locations
We employ a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team of credentialed health and business professionals, many recognized as industry though leaders
Call centers in Albuquerque, Indianapolis, St. Paul
24. Expert Medical Opinion Program Program Highlights
Access to the world’s medical experts*
Free
100% Confidential
Open to any and all conditions and treatments
Advance Medical 1-888-218-0992
www.advance-medical.com/maine
(*EMO physicians are not a substitute for your current provider)
25. Anthem Vision - “Blue View Vision” Effective 7/1/12 Plan enhancements at no additional cost
Retinal eye imaging
Standard lenses with factory scratch coating
Discounts on Transitions, premium progressive lenses and anti-reflective coatings
You will receive a new ID card
Open enrollment – May/June 2013
26. MaineMeds: A new voluntary prescription drug program Program Overview
90-day prescriptions
Brand name medications
Review list of eligible medications
Safety
Enrollment
27. MaineMeds (continued) Program Advantages
Cost = FREE to you!
Convenience of home delivery
No shipping & handling costs
28. MaineMeds (continued) How to Enroll
Complete enrollment form
Ask your doctor for a new prescription for each medication
3-month supply with 3 refills
Fax or mail form and prescription(s) to MaineMeds
CanaRx Customer Service: 1-866-893-6337 www.mainemeds.com
29. Member Services Toll Free Number
Nurseline Toll Free Number
Welcome Guide
ExpressLane
Navigator
DocFind
30. Member Services Toll Free Number
1-855-850-0039
Call between 8 & 6 Local time for questions on benefits, claims, or anything else you need assistance with…we are here to help!
Nurseline Toll Free Number
(Goes Live July 1st)
1-800-556-1555
Call anytime to talk to a Nurse
31. A Reference guide listing
Online tools
Programs
Handy list of contact numbers
A diagram of your ID Card
Cards will begin to be delivered June 11th
Keep this document for reference
32. Customized Web Site for State of Maine Members
Access to Resources in one place
Aetna Navigator
DocFind
Benefit Summaries
Frequently Asked Questions…and more!
33. Manage your health & your benefits on this secure site any time
Access Aetna Navigator thru ExpressLane
Use Navigator to:
View your claims
Order a replacement ID card or print a temporary card
Use the “Ask Ann” feature to get what you need fast!
34. Find out if your Doctor is in the Network
Find out information about your Doctor…
Certification Status
Other Information (language spoken, handicap access)
You can get to DocFind from the ExpressLane at
www.AetnaStateofMaine.com
35. Questions? Aetna Member Services
1-855-850-0039
www.AetnaStateofMaine.com
Employee Health & Benefits
(207)287-6780 or 1-800-422-4503
www.maine.gov/beh