True or False- Advocate should NOT submit VG if member declines for one to be submitted.
False- When the caller's complaint meets Verbal Grievance guidelines, the Advocate MUST submit a Verbal Grievance regardless of whether the caller wishes to do so.
Per- Verbal Grievance Category Selection Assistance 07132018 v3 SVC
True or false- When there is a significant life event mentioned (deaths, recent serious diagnosis, upcoming surgeries, etc.) and The advocate does not recognizes and acknowledges the member appropriately given the feel and tone of the conversation it is considered an Error.
True- Failure to recognize a life event of this nature, where appropriate, is considered an error.
If member information is provided via the IVR, and a popup displays the member's ID number and DOB is the member fully verified?
Yes, there is no need to have the caller repeat the information provided through the IVR.
Is Prescription medications purchased outside of the United States (including in Canada or on any cruise ship) covered by Medicare Part D?
And will member be reimbursed if paid out of pocket?
No, United Healthcare will not pay for or reimburse any cost associated with medications purchased outside of the United States.
what is the Senior supplement claim address and timely filing?
claims address
ALL states
PO Box 31359
Salt Lake City, UT 84131-0359
Senior Partners
15 months (450 days)
What will assist in reducing the applicable reasons, sub-reasons, and resolution for the verbal grievance?
Compliance Accuracy Tool
When receiving an internal transfer or having a conversation with an individual from another department with UHG, Is compassion required?
Compassion is not required, but the advocates should have a courteous interaction.
Once IVR has been completed, the member's ID number and DOB will populate on the screen pop, How should you greet the member?
"Hello, am I speaking with <Mr./Mrs. (Member's First and Last Name)>?
2019 Standalone plans- During the coverage gap what is the percentage of coinsurance member will pay for generic drugs (non-Low Income Subsidy [LIS]) or brand name drugs?
37% coinsurance for generic drugs (non-Low Income Subsidy [LIS]) or 25% of the total cost for brand name drugs, for any drug tier during the coverage gap.
where can you check to see if prior Authorization has been submitted on members behalf?
RX claims
When completing the Complaints, Appeals and Grievances intent, Advocates MUST read?
"Apologized to the caller and advised the plan takes these grievances very seriously" statement as it is written or use something similar to convey the same sentiment.
True or False? Misdirected and Prospect calls require compassion.
False- Misdirected and Prospect calls do not require compassion however the advocate does need to acknowledge constituent's negative reactions and significant life events when appropriate.
What Can be Discussed After the Authorized Representative Has Been Authenticated?
Basic Plan Information (methods of disenrollment, formulary lookup, etc.)
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what is Out-of-Pocket Costs?
The amount you pay (or others pay on your behalf) toward the cost of your prescription drugs including any deductible, copays, coinsurance and payments made in the coverage gap. Premiums do not count toward Out-of-Pocket costs.
Who handles Nationwide Senior supplement plans payments?
Wage works is now taking the payments for Nationwide.
What is a coverage determination and the action you should take to submit one?
A decision about Part D payments or benefits to which a member believes he or she is entitled to.
A request to cover a specific medication.
Document the request in Maestro – whether or not the member wishes to continue!
Check RxClaim and PAS to ensure a CD hasn’t already been requested.
Submit the request in PAS and document.
When speaking with a authorized representative including ( broker and providers) should a connection be made during the call?
Yes, a connection should be made during the call.
Should we speak with Broker?
If you can what must be authenticated?
what must be on the members application?
Member First and Last Name
The AARP MedicareRx Walgreens plan's preferred retail pharmacy network is limited to what
pharmacy(s)?
The AARP MedicareRx Walgreens plan's preferred retail pharmacy network is limited to only Walgreens and Duane Reade pharmacies.
how would you process a Premium Payment Verification Letter is member has a Senior supplement plan?
we wouldn't, a RSS associate must issue the letter for Senior Supplement plans.
What is a Tier Exception? and what tiers are not qualified for one?
•A request that the plan cover a higher tier medication at the cost of the next, lower tier. A tier exception request can be made for any covered drug that is in tiers 2, 3, or 4 on the member's formulary.
Tiers 1 and 5
If a member calls in, and have a plan under your line of business. but need to be transferred over to another department for assistance such as (Credit Cards or Optum RX) should a connection be made with caller prior to transferring?
Yes, a connection should be made prior to Transferring the call due to account being something that we can handle.
Is it okay to speak with Members employer group regarding Members plan with us?
The name of the caller must be documented as an Authorized Representative.
for the state of Florida what is the Monthly premium and annual premium for the AARP_Medicare_Rx_Preferred plan?
Monthly Premium-$76.60
Annual Premium- $919.20
how can we update Member's Name or DOB through MiiM?
we can not , member must contact SSI for any personal updates such as Name or DOB.