To elect cobra continuation coverage, follow the instructions on the following. Rit, healthy alliance life insurance company halic, and hmo missouri, inc. Description of employee benefits security administration. Handbook is intended to guide you through different administrative procedures. Department of employee insurance kentucky employees. Cobra administration is complex and involves a lot of moving parts. Nicky has more than 16 years of experience in flexible benefits, compliance, consulting and management. Its humanas goal to make this a simple and seamless transition for clients and is working collaboratively with conexis to ensure all data is transferred from ceridian, and that all client accounts are up and running by april 1, 2016. As a special consideration, abc will pay for your cobra administration from conexis cobra pro, a professional cobra administrator, based in orange county a local administrator, if you are currently doing your cobra administration internally. For a reason unknown my health insurance was cancelled by horizon blue cross of nj. The conexis elite benefit card is issued by umb bank, n. If youre tired of the risk and administrative headaches that come with administering cobra, partner with conexis. Alternatives to cobra continuation coverage those entitled to elect cobra continuation coverage may have more affordable or generous alternatives for coverage.
Conexis claimed that they informed hbcof nj that i made the payment and there was a snafu at hbc of nj. Beginning april 1, 2016, humana is changing cobra administrators to conexis, a division of wageworks, inc. Does your company have a written cobra procedures manual. Conexis cobra administration employer flyer dealey. Carrying out the requirements of cobra is the direct responsibility of the plan administrator. Conexis, the administrator for my cobra coverage terminated. Nameaddress telephone internet social security administration local office federal building. Conexis cancellation of benefits without good cause. They rejected a valid claim due to a misspelling of a name on the form. The issues for me have been for multiple people in my family and with all of my insurance companies health, dental, vision. Over the next several months, you will continue to see several healthequity. These services will not affect your premium rates with swhp. Developed procedure manual for training and job design.
To learn more about how we use tracking technologies and instructions on how to opt out of such tracking. Conexis is also responsible for collecting cobra premiums for all participants which are then sent to the county for disbursement to vendors. Flexible spending accounts fsas commuter benefit plans. Your employer or former employer has contracted with conexis to provide cobra administration services to their employees and qualified beneficiaries. Our broker desktop makes it easy to manage client accounts, generate reports and view helpful analytics. All manuals, videos, posters created, and all updates. Humana announces transition of cobra administration services. For instructions on how to administer your plan, please see administrator guides. Conexis cobra administration cancellation of health insurance for no reason. In her previous role as the assistant vice president of shared services at conexis, she had oversight of compliance, information security, vendor management, and contract administration. Spencers benefits reports, 2009 conexis cobra administration the industrys best solution. Administration manual personnel cabinet department of employee insurance kentucky employees health plan 501 high street, 2nd floor frankfort, ky 40601 kehp. Administrative manual 2015 beneficiary statement 2012.
Continuing coverage with cobra and cal cobra employer. Conexis is dedicated to helping you meet your compliance goals system driven. Experience unifyhr november 2014 present conexis april 2010 november 2014 conexis november 2000 april 2010 aetna us healthcare 1998 1999 prudential healthcare 1992 1999 skills employee benefits, sales, benefits administration, health insurance, insurance, cobra, health savings accounts, leadership, account management, vendor management, disability insurance education st. Your conexis online account resources at your fingertips. Thats why we created a comprehensive platform that manages everything end to end. In missouri excluding 30 counties in the kansas city area.
Administration fees 6 other fees 7 employer records maintenance 7 liability for noncompliance 7 business processing event time line 8 cobra defined 9 what are cobra and hipaa 9 employers subject to cobra 9 benefits subject to cobra 9 qualified beneficiaries 10 table of contents forms premium collection plan information 12. Humana will be notifying clients who have chosen to use the cobra administration services available as part of their medical coverage with humana. Simply notify us when a cobra qualifying event takes place, or when an employee or spouse first becomes covered under your group health plan. Department of employee insurance kentucky employees health plan. Feb 20, 2018 how to reference the benefits administration manual and other materials. Conexis standard services include qualifying event notification to employees, monthly invoicing, and termination notices. Cobra administrator for choice administrators may 2011 june 2012. View customer complaints of conexis, bbb helps resolve disputes with the. Conexis flex 6191 north stake highway 161 suite 400 irving, tx 750382251. Samantha snyder sierra high school greater denver area. Healthequity acquired wageworks to bring the best possible benefits experience to you.
From your computer, log in to your account, click the forms quick link, and then. Cobra qualifying events t is important to have a complete understanding of qualifying events because they trigger the beginning of the cobra administration process. Conexis cobra administrative services is your worryfree solution for full cobra compliance. Sep 17, 2003 conexis is a technologydriven administrator that specializes in some of the most complex areas facing employers today cobra, section 125 plans, and section 2 transportation plans.
Administration services to conexis benefits administration services and establish a collaborative working environment between the county and conexis benefits. Simply notify us when a cobra qualifying event takes place, or. Whats more, managing your account is just as easy at. Processed new hire enrollments, conexis cobra census, and form i9 audits using everify managed human resources documents and benefits information on intranet designed and implemented. Cobra administration m anager software manual cobra solutions, inc. The following pages outline frequently performed administrative procedures and commonly. Jason michelsen project coordinator, group accounts. Com paying out of pocket if you dont use your benefit card to pay for an eligible expense, simply submit a reimbursement request. About the rules, regulations, and procedures of processing benefit enrollment and changes. Cobra administration services to new groups with effective dates on or after may 1, 2016, and we will discontinue these services for all existing groups by may 31, 2016. How to fill out forms correctly and code them into the system. Client services representative in conexis cobra administration. Get basic information on continuation of group coverage under cobra and. Service of unequalled excellence wageworks cobra and direct.
After i asked the client support person i had been informed all we all know is the fact that there is a mistake. When i resubmitted the form, they told me that the claim period had passed. Ucs thirdparty administration, conexis, administers all aspects of cobra processing. Blue shield neither provides nor administers federal cobra services. Rit and certain affiliates administer nonhmo benefits underwritten by halic and hmo benefits underwritten by hmo missouri, inc. Box 223684, dallas, tx 752223684 cobra applicationsforms overnight 4609 regent blvd. Cobra is a federal law that requires employers with 20 or more employees to offer the continuation of the same group health care coverage after youve voluntarily or involuntarily left your job, or have had your work hours reduced. The following pages outline frequently performed administrative procedures and commonly accepted practices for routine cobra administration using the solo cobra management program.
Conexis benefits administration services is the countys administrator for cobra hipaa services. Simply manage your companys cobra plan with confidence. Groups have the option to selfadminister their federal cobra benefits or choose a thirdparty cobra administrator, including blue shields preferred cobra administrator, conexis. Health account solutions for benefits advisors why. Specializing in the complex areas of administration and compliance, our expertise includes cobra and hipaa administrative services. Transition of cobra admin services from ceridian to conexis. Humana announces transition of cobra administration. On march 14 2016, a letter of notification to employer groups using ceridian cobra administration services will be sent. If any of our clients have a direct contract with ceridian for cobra administration or optional services they will be notified by conexis directly about the transition and action needed on their part. Federal law requires employers with 20 or more employees to offer employees who have experienced a qualifying event, as defined in this administrative guide, the right to continue group.
The consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act cobra of 1985 enacted july 1, 1986, requires that employers with 20 or more employees, and maintain group plans including health, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement accounts, offer continuation of benefit coverage to covered employees, spouses or domestic partners state of california legislation, not federal law, and dependent. It is frustrating to learn that conexis took money from a contributing employee due to a. Choose healthequity and enjoy a faster, smoother administrative experience. Wageworks formerly conexis is the cobra administrator for ucs. About conexis for more than 16 years, conexis has delivered a wide range of employee benefit solutions to companies nationwide. The department of labor, pension and welfare regulates the cobra laws. If you are looking for conexis cobra customer service, simply check out our. Health account solutions for benefits advisors why healthequity.
Account based plans wageworks cobra and direct bill. Service center for more information about cobra coverage, which is administered by conexis. Conexis cobra administration employer flyer dealey, renton. Conexis cobra wageworks cobra and direct bill csdirectory.
But i sent request, with copy of my social security disability notice of award letter, to extend my cobra coverage to the allowable 36 months if you are disabled. Oct 26, 20 conexis, the administrator for my cobra coverage terminated my coverage effective 103120 this would be the normal end date for my cobra coverage to end after 18 months. Plus, find us on your preferred benefits administration platform to streamline enrollment and gain total visibility into your book of business. This not only includes handling the premium payments, it also includes. Cobra administrative responsibilities, youll be free to concentrate on other areas of vital importance to your business. Our services include distribution of all required notifications, premium billing and collections, a participant call center and much more. Cobra and hipaa procedure manual cobra and hipaa procedure manual 9 basics of the laws 9 update sources legislation, litigation, irs and dol rulings, compliance consultants 9 copies of notices 9 cobra premium calculations 9 corporate compliance philosophy i. Wage works cobra coverage reimbursement for services not rendered.
Plus, find us on your preferred benefits administration platform to streamline enrollment and gain total visibility into your book of. Any new groups with a may 1, 2016 effective date or later that qualify for cobra services through florida hospital care advantage will be implemented by conexis. Cobra tpas must use discretion in using these suggested procedures as their deadlines and processes may be different. When i call conexis, they consistently blame the insurance companies. Lakeshore drive suite 420 tempe, az 85282 phone 480. Get basic information on continuation of group coverage under cobra and cal cobra.
An employers guide to group health continuation coverage. As a service to our employer groups, scott and white health plan has chosen conexis, a cobra compliance administrator, to handle all cobra and texas certification of compliance administration for your group. If any of clients have a direct contract with ceridian for cobra administration or optional services, they will be notified by conexis directly about the transition and action needed on their part. We own the software code to our single technology platform, which is entirely supported by our information technology staff and is constantly upgraded without cost or interruption of services to our clients. Wageworks formerly called conexis is responsible for producing cobra packets for all qualifying events.
Service of unequalled excellence wageworks cobra and. Cobra procedures and basic compliance rules for employers. Unauthorized use of this system is prohibited and may result in revocation of access, disciplinary action andor legal action. Cobra and calcobra employer connection blue shield of. A completed premium collection form a copy is enclosed a completed employer notice of a takeover qualifying event form if there are any individuals currently on cobra. The consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1985 cobra was signed into law on april 7, 1986. Conexis is the cobra administrator for my former employer and i have had numerous issues with them. You will be receiving notices and other information from us about your right to continue your coverage under cobra. It is frustrating to learn that conexis took money from a contributing employee due to a misspelling.
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