Support Your Children’s Mental Health
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Support Your Children’s Mental Health

The past year has been rough on our kids. Social isolation, virtual learning, missing celebrations and milestone events has been as upsetting and stressful for them as it has for adults. Here's what experts recommend for helping children cope and when to seek professional help.

What You Need to Know About Referrals and Pre-authorization
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What You Need to Know About Referrals and Pre-authorization

While QualChoice does not require referrals, some services require pre-authorization (pre-approval). Find out ahead of time if the services you need call for a pre-auth. Your claim could be denied if pre-authorization was needed and you didn’t get it before you received care.

Outpatient Surgery? Consider an ASC
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Outpatient Surgery? Consider an ASC

There are more options available today to get quality health care at a lower cost. If you need outpatient surgery, an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) may be an option to consider.

Where to Go for Care
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Where to Go for Care

When you or a member of your family needs medical attention, knowing the right place to go for care are critical to getting the care you need and getting the most from your benefits. Review these tips so you will know where to go to get the care you need ahead of time.

Reporting Health Coverage  on Your 2020 Taxes
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Reporting Health Coverage on Your 2020 Taxes

Here are some tips on which forms you’ll need if reporting health coverage on your taxes.

COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage
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COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an interim final rule addressing COVID-19 vaccine coverage.

Holiday Guide to Kitchen Tools for Healthy Cooking
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Holiday Guide to Kitchen Tools for Healthy Cooking

Gift giving season is here! Although we may be avoiding shopping trips, thanks to technology, gift shopping and gift giving don’t have to happen in person.

Help for Costs that Medicare Doesn’t Cover
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Help for Costs that Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Our MediQ65 Medicare Supplement Plan rates for those who turned 65 in 2020 are now lower than competitors' in many Arkansas counties.

You Don’t Need an Antibiotic for Bronchitis
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You Don’t Need an Antibiotic for Bronchitis

Antibiotics save lives, but they’re not always the answer when you’re sick. When they aren’t needed, they won’t help you. And the side effects could still cause harm.

Tips for Choosing a Health Plan
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Tips for Choosing a Health Plan

Whether you’re choosing a plan for the first time, or during your employer’s open enrollment period, it can be confusing. Use this checklist as a guide in making your decision.