Benefit Matters
Find recent issues of Benefit Matters, our newsletter for employers, here in our archives.
Idaho Employers
June - July 2013:
- We’re Not In It for Trophies, But this One Sure Is Nice!
- Diagnostic Imaging Review Expanding to Ensure Quality, Cost-Effective Care
- Summer is the Season for Health and Fitness
- PacificSource to Email Preventive Care Reminders
- Dependent Enrollment Dates and Premiums to Align for All Large Groups
April - May 2013:
- New Online Health Assistant Supports a Healthy Workforce
- Travel Benefit Comes to the Rescue
- Coordination of Benefits Calls from OPTUM
- Giving Tobacco a Pink Slip
- And more!
February - March 2013:
- Keeping Up with Healthcare Reform
- New in InTouch for Members
- Learn How the Obesity Epidemic Affects Your Business
- Discounts on Gym Memberships
- Wearing Our Red for Heart Health
December 2012 - January 2013:
- Make 2013 Your Organization’s Year of Wellness
- Preview of New Features for InTouch for Members
- Community Health Partnerships Making a Real Difference for Real People
- Help to De-stress this Holiday Season
October - November 2012:
- New SBC and Other Healthcare Reform Changes
- Help Your Employees Get the Flu Facts
- Keep Your Employees Well and At Work: Encourage Whooping Cough Vaccination
- Secure Email Reminder
- Idaho Business Review Hosts Healthcare Reform Forums
- Documentary and Discussion Examine Child Obesity Epidemic
- Sample Medicare Part D Notices Now Available
- Manley Services Now PacificSource Administrators
August - September 2012:
- Picking a Provider Just Got Easier
- Employees Can Find EOB Statements Online through InTouch
- Healthcare Reform Update
- Manley Services Rebranding Coming Soon
- Enhanced Women’s Preventive Care Benefits Begin Soon
April - May 2012:
- PacificSource No-cost Extras Tag Along with Travelers
- Adding Family Members to an Employee's Coverage
- Spring Focus on Wellness
- Walk to Help Babies
- New Addresses for Eugene/Springfield Area PO Boxes
February - March 2012:
- Temporary ID Card Speeds Access to Care
- Keeping Emailed Member Information Secure
- Focus on Dental Has Healthy Implications
- Retirees Can Now Choose PacificSource
- Welcome Site Helps Members Get the Most Out of Their Coverage
December 2011 - January 2012:
- Award Highlights Dedication to Wellness
- Commitment to Service Noted in Report on Quality
- Weight Management Program Update
- InTouch Provides 24/7 Access to Your Plan Information
- Our Member Newsletter
October-November 2011:
- New Flier Clarifies Preventive Care Benefits
- CHE Program Marks Community Successes
- Wellness News
- Prenatal Program Helps Mothers-to-be
- Sample Medicare Part D Notices Now Available
- And more!
August-September 2011:
- Employer Flu Shot Clinic Policy Expanded
- YEAH! Program Fights Childhood Obesity
- Medicare Part D Notice Deadline Moved Up
- Protecting PHI
- Weight Program Update
- And more!
June-July 2011:
- PacificSource Promotes Nutrition Education in Oregon Classrooms
- Flu Shot Clinic List Updated
- Helpful Descriptions Added to EOB Statements
- Provider Network Change for Eastern Washington
- PacificSource Honored on “100 Best” List
- Caremark.com Improved
- Weight Management Program Extended
- Summer Focus on Wellness
- And more!
April-May 2011:
- New Online Drug List Format Offers Advantages
- Modifications to Benefit-Specific Dollar Limits
- Children’s Wellness Program Expanded
- Guide Helps Members Make the Most of Doctor Visits
- Spring Focus on Wellness
- And more!
February 2011:
- PacificSource Receives High Marks for Quality
- State Taxes May Apply to Benefits for Adult Dependent Children
- New OTC Medicine Eligibility Guidelines in Effect
- Winter Focus on Wellness
- Prenatal Program Contact Information
- And more!
December 2010:
- PacificSource Recognized for Employee Wellness Program
- Set Your 2011 Wellness Goals
- Clarification Regarding Rescission Restrictions of Group Policies
- CHE Program Improves Care
- New Prenatal Program Supports Expectant Parents
- Jenny Craig Coupon Available Online
October 2010:
- Updated Flu Vaccine Information Now Available [Note 9/17/10: Effective October 1, 2010, we will expand the number of pharmacies participating in our flu shot clinic network.]
- Diagnostic Imaging Review Helps Ensure Quality, Cost-Effective Care
- Extended Eligibility Now Available for Young Adults
- Fall Focus on Wellness
- Jenny Craig Added to Weight Loss Options
- Our Boise Office Is Moving
- 2010 Benefit Change Recap for Idaho Employers
August 2010:
- Healthcare Reform E-update Keeps You Informed
- New Weight Watchers Program Helps Members Reach Weight Goals
- Changes Coming to Online Provider Directory
- Guide Helps New Members Get Started
- Remind Your Employees about Eye Health
- And more!
Montana Employers
June - July 2013:
- Diagnostic Imaging Review Expanding to Ensure Quality, Cost-Effective Care
- Have a Question? We’re Here to Help!
- Summer is the Season for Health and Fitness
- PacificSource to Email Preventive Care Reminders
April - May 2013:
- New Online Health Assistant Supports a Healthy Workforce
- Travel Benefit Comes to the Rescue
- Coordination of Benefits Calls from OPTUM
- Giving Tobacco a Pink Slip
- And more!
February - March 2013:
- Introducing PacificSource HMO Plans!
- Keeping Up with Healthcare Reform
- New in InTouch for Members
- Discounts on Gym Memberships
- Wearing Our Red for Heart Health
December 2012 - January 2013:
- Make 2013 Your Organization’s Year of Wellness
- Preview of New Features for InTouch for Members
- Community Health Partnerships Making a Real Difference for Real People
- Doors Open at New Helena Office
- Help to De-stress this Holiday Season
October - November 2012:
- New SBC and Other Healthcare Reform Changes
- Help Your Employees Get the Flu Facts
- Keep Your Employees Well and At Work: Encourage Whooping Cough Vaccination
- Secure Email Reminder
- Sample Medicare Part D Notices Now Available
- Manley Services Now PacificSource Administrators
August - September 2012:
- Picking a Provider Just Got Easier
- Employees Can Find EOB Statements Online through InTouch
- Healthcare Reform Update
- Manley Services Rebranding Coming Soon
- Enhanced Women’s Preventive Care Benefits Begin Soon
Oregon Employers
June - July 2013:
- We’re Not In It for Trophies, But this One Sure Is Nice!
- Diagnostic Imaging Review Expanding to Ensure Quality, Cost-Effective Care
- Summer is the Season for Health and Fitness
- PacificSource to Email Preventive Care Reminders
- And more!
April - May 2013:
- New Online Health Assistant Supports a Healthy Workforce
- Travel Benefit Comes to the Rescue
- Coordination of Benefits Calls from OPTUM
- Giving Tobacco a Pink Slip
- And more!
February - March 2013:
- Keeping Up with Healthcare Reform
- New in InTouch for Members
- Join Us at the Portland International Auto Show
- Discounts on Gym Memberships
- Wearing Our Red for Heart Health
December 2012 - January 2013:
- Make 2013 Your Organization’s Year of Wellness
- Preview of New Features for InTouch for Members
- Community Health Partnerships Making a Real Difference for Real People
- Employer Forums Provide Healthcare Reform Answers
- Help to De-stress this Holiday Season
October - November 2012:
- New SBC and Other Healthcare Reform Changes
- Help Your Employees Get the Flu Facts
- Keep Your Employees Well and At Work: Encourage Whooping Cough Vaccination
- Secure Email Reminder
- Medford Office Relocates
- How Will Healthcare Reform Affect Your Business?
- Sample Medicare Part D Notices Now Available
- Manley Services Now PacificSource Administrators
August - September 2012:
- Picking a Provider Just Got Easier
- Employees Can Find EOB Statements Online through InTouch
- Healthcare Reform Update
- Manley Services Rebranding Coming Soon
- Enhanced Women’s Preventive Care Benefits Begin Soon
April - May 2012:
- New Program Speeds Access to Care for Low back Pain Sufferers
- Adding Family Members to an Employee's Coverage
- New Ways to Learn More About Insurance
- Spring Focus on Wellness
- Upcoming Community Events
- New Addresses for Eugene/Springfield Area PO Boxes
February - March 2012:
- Temporary ID Card Speeds Access to Care
- Keeping Emailed Member Information Secure
- Focus on Dental Has Healthy Implications
- Retirees Can Now Choose PacificSource
- Welcome Site Helps Members Get the Most Out of Their Coverage
December 2011 - January 2012:
- Award Highlights Dedication to Wellness
- Commitment to Service Noted in Report on Quality
- Weight Management Program Update
- InTouch Provides 24/7 Access to Your Plan Information
- Our Member Newsletter
October-November 2011:
- New Flier Clarifies Preventive Care Benefits
- Oregon Senate Bill 89 Changes State Continuation Laws
- CHE Program Marks Community Successes
- Wellness News
- Prenatal Program Helps Mothers-to-be
- Sample Medicare Part D Notices Now Available
- And more!
August-September 2011:
- Employer Flu Shot Clinic Policy Expanded
- YEAH! Program Fights Childhood Obesity
- Medicare Part D Notice Deadline Moved Up
- Protecting PHI
- PBJ Looking for Healthiest Employers
- Weight Program Update
- And more!
June-July 2011:
- PacificSource Promotes Nutrition Education in Oregon Classrooms
- Flu Shot Clinic List Updated
- Helpful Descriptions Added to EOB Statements
- Provider Network Change for Eastern Washington
- Reminder: Oregon Late Enrollee Provision Change
- New Names for Clear One and COIHS
- Weight Management Program Extended
- Summer Focus on Wellness
- And more!
April-May 2011:
- New Online Drug List Format Offers Advantages
- Modifications to Benefit-Specific Dollar Limits
- Children’s Wellness Program Expanded
- Guide Helps Members Make the Most of Doctor Visits
- Spring Focus on Wellness
- And more!
February 2011:
- PacificSource Receives High Marks for Quality
- State Taxes May Apply to Benefits for Adult Dependent Children
- New OTC Medicine Eligibility Guidelines in Effect
- Winter Focus on Wellness
- Prenatal Program Contact Information
- And more!
December 2010:
- PacificSource Recognized for Employee Wellness Program
- Set Your 2011 Wellness Goals
- Clarification Regarding Rescission Restrictions of Group Policies
- New Prenatal Program Supports Expectant Parents
- Jenny Craig Coupon Available Online
October 2010:
- Updated Flu Vaccine Information Now Available [Note 9/17/10: Effective October 1, 2010, we will expand the number of pharmacies participating in our flu shot clinic network.]
- Diagnostic Imaging Review Helps Ensure Quality, Cost-Effective Care
- Extended Eligibility Now Available for Young Adults
- More Children Covered through Oregon Program
- Healthiest Oregon Employers to be Honored
- Fall Focus on Wellness
- Jenny Craig Added to Weight Loss Options
- 2010 Benefit Change Recap for Oregon Employers
August 2010:
- Healthcare Reform E-update Keeps You Informed
- New Weight Watchers Program Helps Members Reach Weight Goals
- Changes Coming to Online Provider Directory
- Guide Helps New Members Get Started
- Remind Your Employees about Eye Health
- And more!