Based on action taken by the Biden Administration, the public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023. The PHE was declared on January 31, 2020, and as periodically renewed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and deals with the testing and other coverage requirements by your plan as of March 18, 2020. The PHE requirements included coverage … [Read more...] about Change to Health plan: Covid testing and diagnostic coverage
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis among men and women combined in the United States, but approximately 90 percent is treatable if caught early with a screening. The U.S. Preventative Task Force recommends adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. Participants on MSU’s medical plan pays 100% of covered charges for a preventative colorectal … [Read more...] about March is Colorectal Cancer awareness month
Discounts available on amounts due for medical services Mercy will again offer their tax season discount to MSU employees on amounts due for medical services. The Tax season discount program begins February 15, 2023 and runs through April 30, 2023. The years program will have two options for patients: 15% discount on aged balances for payment in full 20% discount … [Read more...] about Tax Season discount on Mercy services
Reminder: You have support to understand your medical billing and claims processing information. Med-pay, the Universities third party administrator for medical claims, and Mercy’s billing department have time set aside monthly to assist employees with claims and billing questions.Meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis and are provided in a virtual setting. Please … [Read more...] about Mercy and Med-pay: claims and billing support – Virtual meetings
Please take some time to review and update your personal information on record, as well as check your January pay statement to ensure accuracy of your benefit elections. Please review the following: Personal Information: Name Home/ Mailing addresses Phone numbers Benefits: Current Benefit elections/coverage Wellness incentive Flexible spending … [Read more...] about Reminder: Check Your Personal Information and Pay Statement Deductions for Accuracy