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Stay connected with the latest news and issues on employee benefits, health care reform and HR topics with The Advisory, Park Row's monthly newsletter. Below, you'll find our current issue, as well as an archive of past issues. For your convenience, topics of interest are highlighted under each issue.

Current Issue:

The Advisory Volume 16 - April 2012

  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Announces Change to Mail Order Pharmacy
  • RI Mandated Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Input Sought Regarding Contraceptive Coverage for Religious Employers

 

Archive Issues:

 

The Advisory Volume 15 - March 2012

  • HEALTHCARE REFORM – Mandated FSA Limits in 2013 May Require Plan Amendments in 2012
  • BCBSRI to Change Pharmacy Benefits Manager
  • Final Regulations Issued on Health Insurance Exchanges
  • Health Care Tax Credit Still Available for RI Small Businesses


The Advisory Volume 14 - February 2012

  • HEALTHCARE REFORM – Mandated FSA Limits in 2013 May Require Plan Amendments in 2012
  • Final Guidance on Summary of Benefits and Coverage
  • Coverage of Contraceptives for Religious Employers

The Advisory Volume 12 - November 2011

  • Healthcare Reform – Delayed Compliance: Uniform Explanation of Coverage
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Audit Program
  • CLASS Program Eliminated from Health Care Reform Law


The Advisory Volume 11 - October 2011

  • SAVE THE DATE: Healthcare Reform Seminar
  • BCBSRI Prescription Benefit Changes
  • Flu Shots for UHC and BCBSRI Members


The Advisory Volume 10 - August/September 2011

  • Preventive Care for Women: New guidelines expand coverage
  • COBRA Premium Subsidy Expires
  • Check out the New Park Row Website!

 

The Advisory Volume 9 - July 2011

  • Change to Part D Annual Election Period
  • UHC to Transition Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)
  • BCBSRI Announces Discount Program with CVS Pharmacy


The Advisory Volume 8 - June 2011

  • Voucher Provision Cut from Health Reform Law
  • IRS Increases Health Savings Account Limits
  • Medicare Prescription Drug Program – Final Regulations Released

 

The Advisory Volume 7 - May 2011

  • Congress Repeals PPACA 1099 Reporting Requirements
  • BCBSRI to Issue New ID Numbers for Members in Small Group Market
  • Change to Harvard Pilgrim Vision Discount Program

 

The Advisory Volume 5 - February / March 2011

  • Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan Call off Talks of Merger
  • Reminder: Notice Requirements for Open Enrollment

 

The Advisory Volume 4 - January 2011

  • Changes to BCBSRI Small Group Product Portfolio
  • The Reality of Employee Disabilities
  • BCBSRI Small Group (1-50) Updated Deadlines

 

The Advisory Volume 3 - December 2010

  • United Healthcare and Care New England Continue Negotiations
  • CLASS Act Provision of Healthcare Reform bill – Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance
  • IRS Delays Nondiscrimination Rules for Fully Insured Health Plans

 

The Advisory Volume 2 - November 2010

  • Important Changes to BCBSRI Pharmacy Plan Designs
  • Mandated Changes to FSAs Effective January 1, 2011
  • Participant Notice Requirements
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