NC HealthSmart

HBR Updates and Alerts

The monthly HBR Update e-newsletter contains important benefit information, pharmacy news and health and wellness tips. HBR Alerts are distributed electronically as needed to health benefit representatives to provide important, time-sensitive information regarding State Health Plan health and pharmacy benefits. Click here for the 2012 archives. Click here to subscribe.

Implementation Updates

These updates are sent to employing units who wish to be fully engaged in the implementation process regarding the new contracts with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Benefitfocus. The updates are meant to keep everyone aware and updated on our shared progress. Click here to subscribe.

Date Newsletter Type HBR Group
June 18, 2013

HBR Update

In This Issue

  • 2014 Benefit Training for HBRs Coming to a City Near You
  • Protecting Yourself from the Summer Sun
  • New iPad Winner Announced
All
June 11, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Important Updates: Please Read
eEnroll Agencies
June 3, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • 2014 Benefit Training for HBRs Coming to a City Near You
All
May 31, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Annual Enrollment Ends Today
All
May 28, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Less Than 1 Week Left of Annual Enrollment
All
May 22, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Employer Portal Training
HBRs involved in billing and the new Employer Portal
May 20, 2013

HBR Update

In This Issue

  • Annual Enrollment is Under Way
  • Be Sure Employees Know About Free and Low Cost Nutrition Visits
  • Mental Illness and the Workplace: Lifting the Stigma
  • Health Care Reform Reminder
  • Determining When Medicare is Primary
  • Employing Units Responsible for Premiums
  • Do You Have an Employee Who is Leaving and Eligible for COBRA?
  • We're Coming to a Town Near You
  • Follow Us on Facebook
  • New iPad® Winner Announced
All
May 16, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Benefitfocus Sytem Enhancements
eEnroll Agencies
May 9, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Employee Validation, COBRA Transition Reminder
All
May 7, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Countdown to 2013 Annual Enrollment
All
April 29, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Employer Portal Training
HBRs involved in billing and the new Employer Portal
April 15, 2013

HBR Update

In This Issue

  • Annual Enrollment Coming Soon
  • Coming Soon: Transition of Services and New Contacts
  • Dependent Eligibility Validation Monitoring Under Way
  • Premium Payment Due Date
  • New iPad® Winner Announced
  • Walk to Reduce Stress
All
April 12, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Reminder: Annual Enrollment HBR Training Sessions Scheduled
All
April 3, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Annual Enrollment HBR Training Sessions Scheduled
All
March 22, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Important Notice – Eligibility Issues
All
March 21, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Important Notice – Eligibility Issues
All
March 20, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • 'Walk a Mile with the Treasurer'
HBRs in Raleigh
March 18, 2013

HBR Update

In This Issue

  • Grab Your Walking Shoes and Get Ready!
  • Coming Soon: Annual Enrollment 2013
  • Ready, Set, Go Challenge: Step Up with Your Coworkers
  • Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Before Summer Begins
  • Attention: eBenefitsNow Groups
  • Understanding When Pre-Existing Conditions Apply
  • Considering Knee Replacement? Important News for State Health Plan Members!
  • New to Medicare or Turning 65 Soon?
  • Earn Rewards by Promoting NC HealthSmart!
  • Keep Employees Informed and Healthy with NC HealthSmart Presentations!
  • Send Us Your Healthy Activity Pictures
  • New iPad® Winner Announced
  • Remember: Submit Payments in a Timely Manner
All
March 4, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Encourage Your Employees to Participate in Step Up Carolinas
All
February 28, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Considering Knee Replacement? Important News for State Health Plan Members
Triangle Area HBRs
February 27, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Health Care Reform Update Webinar
HR Directors
February 21, 2013

HBR Update

In This Issue

  • Health Plan Offers New Options to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
  • NC HealthSmart Resources for Heart Health
  • Reminder: Employing Units Responsible for Premiums
  • Health Care Reform Update
  • State Health Plan Begins Dependent Eligibility Validation Monitoring
  • Send Us Your Healthy Activity Pictures
  • Encourage Your Employees to Participate in Step Up Carolinas!
  • New iPad® Winner Announced
  • Annual Enrollment Coming Soon
All
February 11, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina System Upgrade Scheduled for February 14-18.
All
January 28, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • 'Health Crisis in Carolina: Real Families, Real Struggles, Real Solutions' Airs Sunday, Feb. 3
All
January 23, 2013

HBR Update

In This Issue

  • Personal Health Portal Revamped for the New Year
  • Send Us Your Healthy Activity Pictures
  • Coming Soon in 2013...
  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Prohibition on Rescissions
  • New iPad® Announced
All
January 2, 2013

HBR Alert

In This Issue

  • Kick Off 2013 with a Healthy Start
All
Date Implementation Update
March 28, 2013
Implementation Update

In this issue:
  • Employer Portal Reminder and Training
February 25, 2013
Implementation Update

In this issue:
  • Employer Portal
  • Annual Enrollment and New ID Cards
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