Contact: Dana Piazza, 862-4937
dpiazza@gw.neric.org

CoSer: 655-7810
Service Code: 655.000

BOCES staff will use database software to manage and coordinate the following activities:

Prepare and mail consolidated billing statements/invoices

Interface with insurance carriers regarding enrollment terminations and changes

Act in a customer service capacity to resolve individual employees’ coverage issues

Act as a common remitter for payment of premiums between participant subsidiaries and the insurance carrier

Provide educational seminars for participants:

Student status eligibility management

Medicare eligibility notification

Retiree and COBRA billing

Broker/Licensed BOCES staff will direct management of the benefits coalition and the benefit insurance programs covered under the programs. In addition, BOCES staff will:

Utilize consultative relationships and direct carrier involvement to help develop actuarial assumptions for establishment of rates for annual benefits.

Lead and coordinate long-term cost-containing, quality education and strategies to sustain
benefits

Help engage employees in Wellness Programs available to participants through carrier, regional or district wellness offerings.

Research, explore and organize benefit initiatives to enhance effectiveness and adoption of participant benefit programs through District Health Insurance Committee meetings.

2012-13 Pricing: Based on actual services requested