Calculating the Average Total Number of Employees (ATNE)
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Calculating the Average Total Number of Employees (ATNE)

The size of an employer group determines benefit design, as well as Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services reporting requirements. Employers are required by state and federal regulations to report their ATNE; its accuracy impacts group health plan benefits.

Winner of First Flu Shot Prize Drawing
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Winner of First Flu Shot Prize Drawing

Logan Hoskins, an employee of QualChoice customer Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville, was presented with a check for $2000 by Bonnie Pruett, QualChoice Regional Sales Manager.

Reporting Health Coverage on Your 2018 Taxes
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Reporting Health Coverage on Your 2018 Taxes

You must report your 2018 health insurance coverage on your federal tax return. Here are some tips on which forms you’ll need.

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Coping with Depression

Helping someone with depression can be a challenge. You may feel helpless and wonder what to do. Learn how to offer support and understanding and help your loved one get the resources to cope with this condition.

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Sweet on sugar? Get control.

Americans consume too much added sugar! This can lead to health problems like weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. To live healthier, longer lives, most people need to move more and eat better. This includes getting fewer calories from added sugars.

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7 Flu and Cold Myths Debunked

Flu season is here and it's likely that you or a family member will contract some kind of illness before the season ends. But it’s still worth the effort to avoid getting sick! And that begins with knowing what’s true about the flu and what’s not.

What You Need to Know About the Flu
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What You Need to Know About the Flu

Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus that can lead to a hospital visit or even death. Flu season can start as early as October and last as late as May. Make sure you and your family are prepared. Get your flu shot now!

Employer’s Healthcare Costs Have Plateaued
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Employer’s Healthcare Costs Have Plateaued

PwC’s Health Research Institute predicts that, without benefit design changes, large employers will see a 6 percent increase in health plan costs in 2019, the same rate of increase as in 2018. Costs for the previous five years have increased between 5.5 percent and 7 percent.

Arkansas PCPs Are Improving Healthcare
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Arkansas PCPs Are Improving Healthcare

Congratulations to these medical providers for their outstanding performance in the QualChoice 2017 Comprehensive Primary Care Plus program!

Member Termination Reminders
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Member Termination Reminders

The Prior Authorization Transparency Act amendment of 2017 has impacted how subscribers or members may be terminated from your group plan.