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Medicare Advantage Plans
April 1 – November 14 – During this time only certain Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in or disenroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan. This would include Medicare Beneficiaries who are in their initial enrollment period and those who qualify for a special enrollment period. If you would like to talk to someone regarding your possible plan options or for more information on the Medicare Advantage Plans offered by The Health Plan/THP, please call: 1.877.847.7915 in St. Clairsville and 1.877.236.2290 in Massillon, or fill out a form to Request More Information.

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Federal Government Mandates Health Insurance Carriers Report Social Security Numbers to the Center for Medicare Services (CMS)

Effective January 1, 2009, all Group Health Plans and Third Party Administrators are required to provide the Center for Medicare Services (CMS) with the Social Security numbers of each enrolled member/participant. This is a result of the SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 and is meant to help CMS determine whether the group plan should be the primary payor for any Medicare entitled enrollees. . . read more

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (U41 & U42)

FROM OPM: Although the annual open season ends in December 2008 for FEHBP, Federal agencies and benefit administrators are accepting belated enrollment changes through January 2009.

Check out the Federal Employees Benefits Program.

Emergency Medical Information

What is an EMI? An EMI or Emergency Medical Information is a form that provides valuable information in a quick glance to medical personnel that need to take care of you. The Health Plan’s EMI is available by clicking on the "Members" tab, scrolling down to "Forms" and clicking. You will be taken to a page that contains the instructions for the form and the form iteself or you may call The Health Plan at 1.800.624.6961, Ext. 7659 or 740.695.7659 for a copy of the EMI form. Learn more about this valuable form NOW.

PEIA Open Enrollment Dates

Open Enrollment is from April 1 through April 30. Health Plan representatives will be at Open Enrollment Fairs. Members can view the shoppers guide online at PEIA’s website.

HealthWise

Access the latest newsletter online or find past issues.

Your Electronic Line to The Health Plan!

As a Health Plan member, you now have access to a wide variety of information, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Register/Login now! Our website enables you to access general information, link to other relevant sites, and NEW to the website, you are now able to update your information and view personal claims and take Health Risk Assessments. . . read more

Health Education Answers

The Health Plan is pleased to present Health Education Answers, a web-based program, brought to you by Eli Lilly, designed to help you promote your health and wellness. Learn important information and helpful tips regarding Wellness, Depression, Diabetes, Weight Management, Smoking & Addiction and more! You must first register to use this program.

Knowledge is Power/Kidz Taking Control

The Quality Improvement Department of the Health Plan is pleased to announce a new asthma project entitled “Knowledge is Power/Kidz Taking Control” for members 0 to 17 years of age. The goal of the project is to help parents, guardians, and children learn about asthma, how to control it, and what to do during an asthma attack. Knowledge is power-Take control of your asthma so it doesn’t control you! If you would like more information regarding this project, please contact the Quality Improvement Department toll free at 1.800.624.6961, Ext. 7664 or 740.695.7664, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Are you pregnant?

Prenatal Care Program

This program is designed to improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce neonatal hospitalizations, and reduce all costs associated with pre-term birth and other complications of pregnancy by providing prenatal education, promoting safe health behaviors, and enhancing the management of maternity care for women identified at high risk for premature labor and delivery.

Go to the March of Dimes website to access more information on pregnancy and baby health.

Pregnant Health Plan members with concerns or questions about their pregnancy can enroll in the Pregnancy Program by accessing the Pregnancy Enrollment Form. A Health Plan nurse will call you.

Download your Baby Booklet from The Health Plan After your baby is born, visit us again and Download your Health Plan developed printable BABY KEEPSAKE BOOKLET to help aid you in keeping an organized and updated personal journal of your child's health and development from birth to adulthood.

Use the booklet to record all your child's immunizations, medical conditions and developmental milestones.