Becker's Healthcare February 23, 2024
New Hampshire officials are planning to leverage fines against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for issues with mail-order prescriptions.
The Elevance Health-owned plan took over the state’s Medicare Advantage plan for state retirees Jan. 1. Members of New Hampshire’s executive council, which oversees the state’s executive branch, said retirees have faced extended delays for delivery of mail-order medications and incorrect out-of-pocket charges for prescription drugs, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Feb. 22.
Anthem was awarded a three-year, $69 million contract to manage a Medicare Advantage plan for 11,000 retired New Hampshire state employees in 2023, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported Feb 21.
At a meeting of the state’s executive council on Feb. 21, officials said they will leverage penalties...