<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>PEIA News Center</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/news&amp;page=37e69109-afb9-4fb4-b956-bd41f735669e&amp;wp=5ef2a86f-01b9-41eb-b221-94eb9d8e83d7</link><description></description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>CDC to Air Obesity Program on HBO</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/CDC_to_Air_Obesity_Program_on_HBO.aspx</link><description>"Weight of the Nation" documentary to air on HBO channels and on-line May 14-15.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 09:46:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ornish Reversing Heart Disease Program Coming to WVU</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Ornish_Reversing_Heart_Disease_Program_Coming_to_WVU.aspx</link><description>Ornish Reversing Heart Disease Program begins at WVU Hospitals on May 12.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:06:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance Board Schedules Meetings</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Finance_Board_Schedules_Meetings.aspx</link><description>The PEIA Finance Board will hold meetings in June, September, October and November.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:33:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Open Enrollment, Benefit Fairs</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Upcoming_Open_Enrollment_and_Benefit_Fairs.aspx</link><description>PEIA to offer benefit fairs in seven West Virginia cities during Open Enrollment in April.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:20:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Massage Therapy Benefit Changes</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Massage_Therapy_Benefit_Changes.aspx</link><description>Read about changes to massage therapy benefits, effective on July 1, 2012.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shopper's Guide Now Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Shopper's_Guide_Now_Available.aspx</link><description>The Shoppper's Guide for Plan Year 2013 is now available on-line.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefit Changes Correction</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Benefit_Changes_Correction.aspx</link><description>Newspaper article explaining changes to prescription drug benefits incorrect</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:45:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ornish Open House at CAMC</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Ornish_Open-House_at_CAMC.aspx</link><description>Ornish Open House offered on March 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Charleston Area Medical Center</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Improve Your Score Reminder</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Improve_Your_Score_Reminder.aspx</link><description>Information about maintaining your $10 a month discount</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:04:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dining with Diabetes Class</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Dining_with_Diabetes_Class.aspx</link><description>Learn how to better manage diabetes in this four-week class (Kearneysville area only).</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:53:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wells Fargo TPA Changes Name to HealthSmart Benefit Solutions</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Wells_Fargo_TPA_Changes_Name_to_HealthSmart_Benefit_Solutions.aspx</link><description>Name change resulted from purchase by HealthSmart Holdings, Inc.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:45:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Ornish Spectrum Programs</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Upcoming_Ornish_Spectrum_Programs.aspx</link><description>The Spectrum Program will be offered at St. Mary's Hospital, WVU Hospitals and CAMC in 2012.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:25:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hope Health Resource Added to Web Site</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Hope_Health_Resource_Added_to_Web_Site.aspx</link><description>Hope Health resource with health tips, recipes and other helpful information now available on the Web site</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:44:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial Plan Adopted for Plan Year 2013</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Financial_Plan_Adopted_for_Plan_Year_2013.aspx</link><description>New financial plan takes effect on July 1, 2012. </description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan Year 2013 Comments Accepted until Dec. 9</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Plan_Year_2013_Comments_Accepted_until_Dec_9.aspx</link><description>Written comments about proposed financial plan accepted by mail or e-mail</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:23:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wells Fargo TPA to be Purchased</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Wells_Fargo_TPA_to_be_Purchased.aspx</link><description>Third Party Administrator agrees to be purchased by HealthSmart</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Hearings and Presentation</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Finance_Board_Schedules_Public_Hearings.aspx</link><description>Hearings will be held in Charleston, Beckley, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Wheeling and Huntington.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:19:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug RFP Now Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Medicare_Advantage_Prescription_Drug_RFP_Now_Available.aspx</link><description>Information about the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug request for proposal</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:56:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ornish Heart Disease Programs Coming</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Ornish_Heart_Disease_Programs_Coming.aspx</link><description>Learn how to prevent or reverse heart disease at an upcoming Dr. Dean Ornish event.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:04:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wellness Request for Proposal Now Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Wellness_Request_for_Proposal_Now_Available.aspx</link><description>Information about the Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness Services request for proposal</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:11:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premium Discounts Still Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Premium_Discounts_Still_Available.aspx</link><description>Save up to $14 a month for participating in Improve Your Score and having a Advance Directive/Living Will.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:54:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Humana Rewards</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/Get_Humana_Rewards.aspx</link><description>Humana offers rewards to Medicare Advantage Plan members for healthy choices.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:46:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Your SPD</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Get_Your_SPD.aspx</link><description>The Summary Plan Description for Plan Year 2012 is now available.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:56:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Humana News</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/Humana_News.aspx</link><description>Watch your mail for important information about Humana's Medicare Advantage program.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:14:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Check Your Discounts</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Check_Your_Discounts.aspx</link><description>Check the status of your Improve Your Score and Advance Directive/Living Will discounts before Plan Year 2012 starts.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lost ID Card?</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Lost_ID_Card.aspx</link><description>Contact Wells Fargo to get a replacement ID card for a Preferred Provider (PPB) Plan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:38:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weight Watchers Discount</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/WW_Discount.aspx</link><description>Weight Watchers offers discount to PEIA members who join in 2011.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 13:29:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get EOBs Online</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Get_EOBs_Online.aspx</link><description>Register to access explanations of benefits and other health information on HealthSmart's secure site.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 12:05:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Ends April 30</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Open_Enrollment_Ends_April_30.aspx</link><description>Make changes to your insurance and other benefits by the end of April.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:39:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Offers Premium Discounts</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/How_to_Lower_Your_Premiums.aspx</link><description>In plan year 2012, members can enjoy lower premiums by having a living will and through the Improve Your Score program.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:29:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weight Management Resource Site</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Weight_Management_Resource_Site.aspx</link><description>Site for members participating in the Weight Management Program</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:59:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shopper's Guide Now Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Shopper's_Guide_Now_Available.aspx</link><description>Plan Year 2012 Shopper's Guide is now on-line.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:59:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to Get a Living Will Form</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Where_to_Get_a_Living_Will_Form.aspx</link><description>The Living will form is available in Shopper's Guide and on West Virginia Center for End of Life Care Web site.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Begins Soon</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Open_Enrollment_Begins_Soon.aspx</link><description>Attend a benefit fair in Huntington, Beckley, Martinsburg, Charleston, Morgantown, Wheeling and Parkersburg in April.

</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:52:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discounts Letters in the Mail</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Discounts_Letters_in_the_Mail.aspx</link><description>Letters oulining the status of premium discounts go to those covered by Preferred Provider (PPB) Plans.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:24:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Change Your Address with PEIA</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/How_to_Change_Your_Address.aspx</link><description>It's easy to change your address and other information in Manage My Benefits.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:15:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LabCorp Saturday Health Screens Continue through April</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Lab_Corp_Saturday_Health_Screens_Start_in_December.aspx</link><description>LabCorp will offer health screens on the second Saturday of each month through April 2011.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:38:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Wants Your Input</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/PEIA_Wants_Your_Input.aspx</link><description>PEIA will hold conference calls to get ideas for improving its Web site.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Active Employee Drug Changes</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Active_Employee_Drug_Changes.aspx</link><description>Changes to the prescription drug program for active employees become effective on Jan. 1, 2011.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:12:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Drug Changes</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/Medicare_Drug_Changes.aspx</link><description>Changes to the prescription drug program for Medicare retirees become effective on Jan. 1, 2011.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:09:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fountain of Youth?</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/Fountain_of_Youth.aspx</link><description>Learn how a 71-year-old man exercises to maintain his health and vibrant life.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Hearings Presentation Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Public_Hearings_Presentation_Available.aspx</link><description>The presentation for November's public hearings is now available.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:48:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Request for Quotation Released</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Request_for_Quotations_Released.aspx</link><description>PEIA released a request for quotation for consultant services related to prevention and wellness services.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:24:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Request for Proposal Released</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Provider_Reimbursement_Consultant_Services_RFP_Released.aspx</link><description>PEIA released a request for proposal for Provider Reimbursement Consultant Services.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:38:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal Health Reform Update</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Federal_Health_Reform_Update.aspx</link><description>PEIA to begin covering dependent children until age 26 on July 1, 2011</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:36:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Now on Facebook and Twitter</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/PEIA_Now_on_Facebook_and_Twitter.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) officials announced today the agency’s use of social media as a means to keep public employees informed of their health insurance and other benefits. </description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:45:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retiree Premium Subsidy Curtailed for New Hires</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/bc-announcements/Pages/Retiree_Premium_Subsidy_Curtailed_for_New_Hires.aspx</link><description>The PEIA Finance Board last year adopted a motion to eliminate retiree premium subsidies for all employees hired on or after July 1, 2010.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:55:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance Board Schedules Meetings, Public Hearings</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Finance_Board_Schedules_Meetings_and_Public_Hearings.aspx</link><description>The Finance Board has scheduled four meetings and five public hearings from August to December.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premium Payment Assistance Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/premium_payment_asistance_available.aspx</link><description>Health Insurance Premium Payment Program helps people eligible for Medicaid receive assistance to pay health insurance premiums.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:24:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>River Valley Health Alliance Contract Terminated</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/River_Valley_Health_Alliance_Contract_Terminated.aspx</link><description>PEIA’s contract with the River Valley Health Alliance will be terminated, effective June 30, 2010.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:56:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Text 4 Baby' Service Offered</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/'Text_4_Baby'_Service_Offered.aspx</link><description>The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services offers text-message reminders for pregnant women and new mothers during the first year. </description><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 10:25:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legislation Removes Pre-existing Condition Limitation</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Legislation_Removes_Pre-existing_Condition_Limitation.aspx</link><description>Gov. Manchin signs legislation to remove pre-existing condition limitation and tighten eligibility rules.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:21:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to Transfer on July 1</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/Medicare_Prescription_Drug_Plan_Becomes_Effective_on_July_1.aspx</link><description>Information about the transfer of Medicare prescription drug benefits from Coventry to Express-Scripts.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:48:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prescripton Drug Formulary Changes for Plan Year 2011</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/prescripton_drug_formulary_changes_for_plan_year_2011.aspx</link><description>Learn which prescription drug copayments increased and which decreased for Plan Year 2011.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:27:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Contracts Dependent Eligibility Audit</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/peia_conducts_dependent_eligibility_audit.aspx</link><description>PEIA contracts Healthcare Data Management Inc. to identify and remove ineligible dependents from PEIA coverage.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:25:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HealthTalk: Weight Loss and Diet</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/HealthTalkWeightLossandDiet.aspx</link><description>Read about weight loss and diet from Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN, of the American Institute for Cancer Research.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:13:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Finance Board Approves Fiscal Year 2011 Plan</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/peia_finance_board_approves_fiscal_year_2011_plan.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board approved the fiscal year 2011 (FY2011) plan for medical and prescription benefits for active and retired employees covered by PEIA, which will go into effect July 1, 2010.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:49:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Finance Board Approves Plan to Transition Retirees</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/peia_finance_board_approves_plan_to_transition_retirees.aspx</link><description>Humana and Coventry will be sending you lots of information in the next few weeks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:48:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Erroneous Letter Alert for Medicare Members</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/erroneous_letter_alert_for_medicare_members.aspx</link><description>Coventry mailed the wrong letter.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:45:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Letter Coming from Medicare</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/new_etter_coming_from_medicare.aspx</link><description>Advantra Freedom members will be getting another confusing letter from Medicare!</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:46:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Selects Humana to Administer Retirees' Health Care Plan</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/PEIA_Selects_Humana_to_Administer_Retirees_Health_Care_Plan.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia Public Emloyees Insurance Agency (PEIA) officials announced today that Humana, Inc. has been selected to provide healt insurance coverage for the state's 36,000 Medicare-eligible retirees ... </description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Finance Board Approves Motions after Public Input</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/peia_finance_board_approves_motions_after_public_input.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board today announced during an emergency meeting to approve an additional expenditure of $28 million for Fiscal Year 2010 for Medicare-eligible retired persons ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Adds Two Cities to Statewide Hearings</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/peia_finance_board_adds.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) announces the following schedule for public hearings relating to two motions amended at its June 4, 2009, PEIA Finance Board meeting.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:52:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Announces Statewide Hearings</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/peia_announces_statewide_hearings.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) announces the following schedule for public hearings relating to two motions amended at its June 5, 2009, PEIA Finance Board meeting.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:58:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Finance Board to Conduct Statewide Hearings</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/peia_finance_board_to_conduct_statewide_public_meetings.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va – Cabinet Secretary Robert W. Ferguson, Jr. today announced that the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board voted to amend its motions previously approved at its May 14, 2009 meeting until the conclusion of ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Finance Board to Transition Retirees</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/peia_finance_board_to_transition_retirees.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board today announced during an emergency meeting to approve an additional expenditure of $28 million for Fiscal Year 2010 for Medicare-eligible retired persons ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:01:25 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
