Previous Spotlights

Tips for Preventing Infection (9/09)
Protect yourself from infection by adopting these healthy practices.

New Policy for Serious Reportable Health Care Events (4/09)
Beginning October 1, 2008, the Plan will no longer pay for 28 serious preventable adverse health care events. Learn more.

Weight Management, Fitness & Nutrition Resources (4/09)
Motivated to maintain your weight during the holidays, get into shape or start eating healthier? Learn how our extensive online resources can help you get started and stay on track.

For Providers:

Physician Tiering Program Update (4/09)
Information for physicians about the Plan's Physician Tiering Program for FY 2010 is now available. This program is part of the GIC's Clinical Performance Improvement (CPI) Initiative.

Routine Eye Examinations Now Covered (11/08)
Effective July 1, 2008, the Plan will cover your routine eye exam and refraction (the test to diagnose visual acuity) once every two years. For discounts on frames and lenses, check out the Plan’s member discounts.

Annual Enrollment 2008-09  (April 14 - May 16, 2008) (6/08)
We have a variety of health plans to fit your diverse needs-so you're bound to find one that suits you. All offer you comprehensive coverage, broad provider choice and health resources to help you stay healthy.

• Get information on our 4 health plan options - including Community Choice . the lowest premium option for the PPO plans offered by the GIC to non-Medicare members!



• Check out the list of GIC health fairs.



• Locate providers and find out their tier levels

Medicare-Eligible GIC Retirees (06/08)
Keep your current doctors and join the Medicare Extension Plan! Learn about the plan selected by nine out of 10 Medicare-eligible GIC retirees.

Important Information for Filing Your Taxes(04/08)
During the fourth week of January, we will mail each of our non-Medicare members who live in Massachusetts a 1099-HC form. You will need this form when you file your 2007 state income taxes to help you complete the new Massachusetts Schedule HC, which provides proof that you have health insurance. Find out more.

Tips and Tools for Staying Healthy (04/08)
Get the latest health information with our two online health publications. And check out Healthy Living, powered by WebMD^® – a personalized resource center with interactive tools for accessing, managing and improving your health.

Out-of-state Provider Access When You Travel (04/08)
Basic, PLUS and Community Choice members: Use our out-of-state network providers when traveling to avoid balance billing.

For Providers:

Attention Providers & Office Managers (04/08)
Time is running short ... register your National Provider Identifier(s) with UniCare now to avoid disruption in claims payments. Find out how.

Updated Benefit Descriptions (7/07)
Check out our revised benefit descriptions for certain Plan benefits.

Preferred Vendor Update (9/06)
Using the Plan's preferred vendors for certain services gives you 100 percent coverage for covered services. Check out our revised list of preferred vendors.

Advance Care Planning Update (3/06)
View slide presentation from our recent informational sessions to learn more about this important topic.

New for PLUS Plan Members (1/06)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital is now part of the PLUS network. Read more.

Take the Youth Sports Safety Quiz (5/05)
April is National Youth Sports Safety Month. Take the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation quiz to find out how safe sports activities are for children in your community.

Winter Safety Tips (2/05)
Learn how to shovel snow safely, protect your home during storms and more.