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Office Of Patient Protection Now Open

MARCH 2001 - New Agency Created By "Patients' Bill of Rights" Law - Members are well aware that if they have a problem with a health insurance claim, they can contact our Insurance Coordinator Cheryl Stillman. "While I can't guarantee a successful outcome in every case, we will do everything possible to resolve a member's problem," comments Stillman.
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State Opens Insurance Enrollment Period

MARCH 2001 - From April 7 to May 8, the GIC will hold is annual health fairs. Retired and active employees are encouraged to attend one of the nineteen fairs where members can speak with insurance officials about switching their coverage if they choose. Changes made in each plan's coverage, along with the retiree's choice of plan, are set to take effect July 1, 2001.
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Dental Survey Underway

MARCH 2001 - As we have been reporting in recent editions of the Voice, the Association is working with the state's Group Insurance Commission to develop a retiree dental insurance plan. Since this will be the Commonwealth's first venture into dental benefits for retirees, a great deal of time and effort are being put into developing the plan.
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GIC Promotes Patient Safety

JANUARY 2001 - Members, insured through one of the state Group Insurance Commission's health plans, will soon be a little safer when they seek medical treatment. For years, little has been done by the insurance industry to combat what is known as a "preventable adverse event," or what has come to be known in the popular press as medical errors.
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Dental Plan Status

JANUARY 2001 - As was indicated in the November edition of the Voice, the Association is working closely with the state Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to establish dental and vision coverage for retirees insured under one of the state plans. This development process was established by the governor and legislature with the goal of having a plan available for retirees by this July 1. At press time, the retiree survey was nearing completion and was soon to be randomly mailed to members insured through the state GIC.

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