Flu Update
Learn more about swine flu and how to stay healthy.
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Changes Regarding COBRA Continuation Coverage Under ARRA, As Amended by the 2010 DOD Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), was amended on March 2, 2010 by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010.
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2010 Business Associate Agreement
Sentara Health Plans, Inc (Optima Health) has revised the current Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and are asking your assistance with getting your new BAA executed.
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Optima Is the Only Health Plan in Hampton Roads Offering HMO Product to Federal Employees in 2010
Effective January 1, 2010 Optima Health is the only health insurance carrier in the Greater Hampton Roads area offering HMO products to Federal employees.
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New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
In November 2009, a government-appointed panel, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its 2002 recommendations on breast cancer screening.
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Quarterly Pharmacy Changes
Optima Health shares quarterly pharmacy changes effective April 1, 2010.
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Optima Health Welcomes TPMG to Its Network
Optima Health is very pleased to announce that Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group (TPMG) will join its commercial product network.
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Stay Healthy with MyLife MyPlan
MyLife MyPlan combines health information and services that are easy to use, convenient, and all in one place.
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Optima Health Partners with eHealthInsurance for Individual Health Plans
Optima Health has entered into a partnership with eHealthInsurance to sell its Individual Health plans online.
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Optima Health Launches Healthy At Work Program
Healthy At Work is a pilot program with employers to improve health and reduce healthcare costs.
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2009 Benefits Changes
Optima Health's 2009 commercial group core benefit changes will take effect October 1, 2009.
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Optima Health Launches New Product to Help Employers Control the Cost of Healthcare
Optima Health launches Optima Design coupled with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) as a new integrated product in its suite of Consumer Directed Health Plans (CHDPs).
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Excellent Accreditation on NCQA Report Card
Optima Health received an ‘Excellent’ accreditation for the 11th consecutive year from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
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Optima Health Has Lowered Deductibles for Individual Health Plans
We have responded to market shifts by offering lower plan deductibles on our Individual Health Plans to assist consumers that find themselves unemployed and in need of individual policies.
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