Pioneers in 5 Star Service • Ronstadt Insurance • Tucson, AZ • 520-721-4848

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2013 Healthnet ID Card Changes

There are some changes in Healthnet members receiving new cards for 2013.

Will receive a new ID card:
·    All Arizona members, due to all members receiving new Health Net ID numbers
·    Any member new to Health Net
·    Any member with a plan name change
·    Any member with a like plan change

Will not receive a new ID card:
·    Any existing/active CA, OR or WA member not experiencing a plan change

If you have not received an ID card and are already a Health Net member AND did not sign up for a new plan, you will continue to use your old ID card.

Also note that physician names have been removed from ID cards.  This way a member who changes their PCP and/or PPG need not wait for a new ID card to take to their physician’s office.

If  you lose your card, change your address or your card is worn out, you can call us at (520) 721-4848 and we will request a new copy of your ID card be sent to you.

Once the card is requested, you can expect to receive their card in 7-10 days.

Healthcare Reform Fees to Affect Premiums, Rates

New fees will apply to fund several of the changes mandated by the health reform law – the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The fees fund patient-centered outcomes research, the Transitional Reinsurance Program and premium tax subsidies for individuals purchasing insurance through Health Benefit Exchanges. Fully insured plans will be affected by the following:

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee, 2012-2019

Transitional Reinsurance Fee, 2014-2016

Insurer Fee, 2014 – Permanent

To read more about these fees, click here