FLORIDA HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIER ALERTS
AETNA
Policy Changes for During Natural Disasters
Aetna changes its normal policies during a disaster depending on its factors. Letting members refill prescriptions early, finding local pharmacies & care centers, and extending deadlines for claim appeals are just some of these aids. They also have information on hurricane preparations.
» Click here for more information.
UPDATED! CIGNA
"Refill Too Soon" Restrictions Waived
Effective immediately, Cigna Pharmacy Management has ordered the waiving of all “Refill Too Soon” restrictions in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. This order is effective for 30 days, from 9/5 - 10/5/2017. Cigna EAP offers 24/7 help with critical incident response needs at their National Care Center 800.554.6931. Through 10/15, Cigna Behavioral Health’s EAP team is offering free, 24/7 telephonic consultation with licensed clinicians for those impacted by Hurricane Irma at: 866.912.1687. » Visit Cigna's Disaster Resource Center here.
FLORIDA BLUE
Allowing Early Rx Refills Temporarily
For two weeks, from September 5–19th, all commercial and Medicare members are able to get an early refill of their prescriptions from in-network pharmacy providers.
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HUMANA
Hurricane Irma Emergency Management Rx Refills
Pharmacists can dispense up to a 30-day emergency prescription refill of maintenance medication to persons who reside in an area or county covered under the State of Florida’s Executive Order for Hurricane Irma Emergency Management , and to emergency personnel who have been activated by their state and local agency but who do not reside in an area or county covered by this Executive Order. » Click here for more information.
UNITED HEALTHCARE
Storm & Flood Planning for Adults & Children
Visit liveandworkwell.com and these other resources for information on preparing for and overcoming severe weather for families and children.
» Click here for more information.
NOTE: Given the fluidness of this situation, this page may not reflect the most current information from your health insurance carriers. It’s always best to inquire with your specific carrier for any storm-related plan modifications.
A LETTER FROM OUR CEO
As an Orlando resident with two daughters, a mother and other loved ones residing in the state, I share your concerns as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida. Your wellbeing is important to everyone at Corporate Synergies and we are hoping for the best during this time of potential crisis.
We want to assure you that if your employees need health benefits assistance, they will not encounter any interruption to BenefitsVIP®. We have built-in redundancy between the Orlando and New Jersey-based BenefitsVIP service centers.
We will continue to update this page with information from your health insurance carriers as we receive it. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
John Turner, President & CEO
And every member of Corporate Synergies
Call your BenefitsVIP® team Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET or contact us online.
