<?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=b6fc7dba-f908-42c6-a10a-cfbe74206d2c&amp;wp=8eb4bd24-777b-4da6-ada0-c3ea905036b2</link><description></description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Tobacco Affidavit</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Tobacco-Affidavit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:07:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shopper's Guide Correction</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Shopper's-Guide-Correction.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:46:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shopper's Guide Now on Web Site</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Shopper's-Guide-Now-Web-Site.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:03:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Humana Benefit Fair Schedule</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Humana-Benefit-Fair-Schedule.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:47:09 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 /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:28:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Benefit Fair Schedule</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Benefit-Fair-Schedule.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:43:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Forms</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Short-Term-and-Long-Term-Disability-Forms.aspx</link><description>The Standard now offers online claims filing.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FBMC to Change Customer Service Phone Number</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/FBMC-Changes-Customer-Service-Phone-Number.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:55:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ornish Programs at CAMC</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Ornish-Programs-at-CAMC.aspx</link><description>CAMC will offer the Ornish reversing and preventing heart disease programs this spring.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Read PEIA Encrypted E-mails</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/How-to-Read-PEIA-Encrypted-E-mails.aspx</link><description>Instructions for reading PEIA encrypted e-mails have been updated.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:51:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan Year 2014 Changes Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Plan-Year-2014-Changes-Available.aspx</link><description>Learn more about Plan Year 2014 changes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:55:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan Year 2014 Changes</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Plan-Year-2014-Changes.aspx</link><description>PEIA Finance Board Finalizes Changes for Plan Year 2014</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:24:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Designate Your Beneficiaries Online</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Designate_Your_Beneficiaries_Online.aspx</link><description>Minnesota Life asking all active employees to designate life insurance beneficiaries</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:02:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taste of Ornish at WVU</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Taste_of_Ornish_at_WVU.aspx</link><description>West Virginia University Hospitals to host Taste of Ornish event Dec. 17</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:50:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance Board to Meet Dec. 6</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Finance_Board_to_Meet_Dec_6.aspx</link><description>The Finance Board will meet about Plan Year 2014.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:20:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan Year 2014 Financial Plan Details</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Plan_Year_2014_Financial_Plan_Details.aspx</link><description>Plan Year 2014 Financial Plan details are not available yet. Check back before upcoming public hearings.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:05:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Like' PEIA Facebook for Chance to Win a Prize</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/'Like'_PEIA_Facebook_for_Chance_to_Win_Prize.aspx</link><description>'Like' PEIA's Facebook page through December and you may win one of four prizes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:03:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Improve Your Score Updates Oct. 2012</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Improve_Your_Score_Updates_Oct_2012.aspx</link><description>Additional Infiormation on Improve Your Score Discount Program</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:17:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CAMC to Hold Ornish Open House</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/CAMC_to_Hold_Ornish_Open_House.aspx</link><description>Learn about the Dr. Dean Ornish programs for preventing and recovering from heart disease.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:07:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nutrition Lunch and Learn</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Nutrition_Lunch_and_Learn.aspx</link><description>WVU extension agent to speak at event at the capitol</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:32:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Hearings Presentation Now Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Upcoming_Public_Hearings.aspx</link><description>The Finance Board will hold pubic hearings in six West Virginia cities in November.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:18:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Security Risk Assessment RFP Temporarily Recalled</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Security_Risk_Assessment_RFP_Temporarily_Recalled.aspx</link><description>The Sept. 13 pre-bid meeting at 1 p.m. is postponed until a later date.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:17:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dependents to Age 26</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Dependents_to_Age_26.aspx</link><description>Changes to coverage for dependents up to age 26</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Ornish Program at WVU</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Upcoming_Ornish_Program_at_WVU.aspx</link><description>Reversing Heart Disease Program begins on Oct. 1.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:39:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthy Choice, Easy Choice Events Coming</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Healthy_Choice_Easy_Choice_Events_Coming.aspx</link><description>Change the Future WV to sponsor learning events in six cities in August and September.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:34:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Healthy Counties Conference</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Upcoming_Healthy_Counties_Conference.aspx</link><description>West Virginia Association of Counties to hold conferrence July 23-24 at Charleston Embassy Suites.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:36:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2013 Summary Plan Description Now Online</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/2013_Summary_Plan_Description_Now_Online.aspx</link><description>View the latest information about PEIA health plans.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:03:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>St. Mary's Hospital to Offer Ornish Spectrum Program</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/St_Mary's_Hospital_to_Offer_Ornish_Spectrum_Program.aspx</link><description>The Ornish Preventing Heart Disease Program begins on July 12.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:52:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Ornish Program at CAMC</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Upcoming_Ornish_Program_at_CAMC.aspx</link><description>Reversing Heart Disease Program begins Sept. 17.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good Things Happen When Smokers Quit</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Good_Things_Happen_When_Smokers_Quit.aspx</link><description>Learn about immediate health benefits, PEIA tobacco cessation benefits and lower insurance premiums.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes to Face to Face Diabetes Management Program 05/17/2012</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Changes_to_Face_to_Face_Diabetes_Management_Program_05172012.aspx</link><description>Program not available to Humana members after June 30, 2012</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 19:52:43 GMT</pubDate></item><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 13:46:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minnesota Life Automates EOI Process 4/10/2012</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Minnesota Life Automates EOI Process.aspx</link><description>Minnesota Life automates Evidence of Insurability</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:15:21 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>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:58:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Elected Officials' Premiums</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/PremiumsforElectedOfficials.aspx</link><description>Information on elected officials</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:43:51 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>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:52:23 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 17:12:27 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 13:31:48 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 17:45:30 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 13:20:36 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 19:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Effective date for new hire health coverage</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Effective_date_for_new_hire_health_coverage.aspx</link><description>When does a new employee's health coverage become effective?</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:16:00 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 15:04:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New employees can easily enroll online</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/New_employees_can_easily_enroll_online.aspx</link><description>Encourage new employees to enroll for their benefits online!</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:53:20 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 18:53:45 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 15:45:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wells Fargo TPA Purchased by HealthSmart Holdings</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Wells_Fargo_TPA_purchased_by_HealthSmart_Holdings.aspx</link><description>Wells Fargo TPA, PEIA's third-party administrator, has been purchased by HealthSmart Holdings</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:24:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Notes regarding Mountaineer Flex Benefits 12-2012</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Notes_regarding_Mountaineer_Flex_Benefits.aspx</link><description>Some important things to note regarding Mountaineer Flex Benefits</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:42:34 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 14:25:39 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 18:06:00 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 14:44:54 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 19:23:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefit Coordinator Training Documents</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Benefit_Coordinator_Training.aspx</link><description>Benefit Coordinator Training Documents are available online</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:05:19 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 14:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lost or Missing ID Cards 9-17-12</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Lost_or_Missing_ID_Cards.aspx</link><description>Receiving a new or replacement ID card is easy!</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:15:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Timely Filing of Medical Claims</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Timely_Filing_of_Medical_Claims.aspx</link><description>How long do you have to file a claim?</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 16:43:41 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 13:56:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Weight Management Program</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/PEIA_Weight_Management_Program.aspx</link><description>Change your lifestyle and improve your health with PEIA's Weight Management Program!</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:04:48 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 15:19:22 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 17:04:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Face to Face Diabetes Management Program</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Face_to_Face Diabetes Mgmt Program.aspx</link><description>Face to Face Diabetes Management Program offers members many benefits.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:10:38 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 13:11:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Phones Back Up</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/PEIA_Phone_Back_Up.aspx</link><description>PEIA's phone system is back up. Thank you for your patience.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:44:22 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 14:54:19 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 16:46:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Early Warning Reports and Billing Attribute Reports</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Early_Warning_Reports_and_Billing_Attribute_Reports.aspx</link><description>Learn the differences between these reports and which one to use to determine premiums for the new plan year</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:14:55 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 17:56:20 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 19:14:24 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 14:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Living Will Affidavit for New Enrollees</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/LivingWillAffidavitforNewEnrollees.aspx</link><description>New enrollees can complete their Living Will Affidavit online or with the new enrollment form.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:31:06 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 15:38:30 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 17:29:18 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 16:05:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Members Update Insurance On-line</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/More_Members_Update_Insurance_On-line.aspx</link><description>A record number of PEIA members used Manage My Benefits during the open enrollment period.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 15:16:42 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 15:39:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Enrollment for Existing Employees with No Coverage</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/bc-announcements/Pages/Open_Enrollment_for_Existing_Employees_with_No_Coverage.aspx</link><description>Instructions for employees who currently have no coverage.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:19:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retiree News</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/publications/Pages/Retiree_News.aspx</link><description>Information and updates about PEIA health insurance for retirees</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 18:48:15 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 18:59:49 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 15:59:44 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 15:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance Board Meeting</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Finance_Board_Meeting.aspx</link><description>The Finance Board will meet on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:34:17 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 15:24:16 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 18:52:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Training</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/Open_Enrollment_Training.aspx</link><description>Register now for Open Enrollment Training.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:26:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Transfer Process</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/benefit-coordinator-briefing/Pages/Online_Transfer_Process.aspx</link><description>Instructions for NEW Online Transfer Process</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:05:33 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 15:15:02 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 14:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance Board Meeting</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/PEIA_Board_Meeting.aspx</link><description>The PEIA Finance Board will meet on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:15:37 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 15:38:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Celebrates the Holidays</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/PEIA_Temporarily_Closed.aspx</link><description>PEIA will be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 for staff holiday luncheon. </description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:38:42 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 19:09:59 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 19:12:22 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 19:31:48 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 14:48:50 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 15:24:08 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 19:38:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcoming Public Hearings, Finance Board Meeting</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Upcoming_Finance_Board_Meetings,_Public_Hearings.aspx</link><description>The Finance Board will hold public hearings in November and board meeting in December.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:24:28 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 18:36:18 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 14:45:40 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 19:29:12 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 16:55:41 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 14:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Summary Plan Description Now Available</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/Pages/2011_Summary_Plan_Description.aspx</link><description>Learn more about changes to PEIA's Preferred Provider Benefit (PPB) Plans.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Try Urgent Care for Immediate Health Needs</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Try_Urgent_Care_for_Immediate_Health_Needs.aspx</link><description>If you an immediate health condition, an urgent care facility in your area may be able to help.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:55:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Plan ID Cards Coming</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/New_Plan_ID_Cards.aspx</link><description>New identification cards for Plans A, B and C are coming.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:21:49 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 15:24:07 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 16:56:24 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 14:25:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking for 'Manage My Benefits?'</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Looking_for_'Manage_My_Benefits'.aspx</link><description>"Manage My Benefits" button has moved for open enrollment.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:39:31 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 15:21:49 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 17:48:52 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 14:27:11 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 14:25:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DanceDanceRevolution Tournament Announced</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/news-releases/Pages/dancedancerevolution_tournament_announced.aspx</link><description>CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State officials announced the first DanceDanceRevolution tournament for high, middle and elementary school students in West Virginia.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:20:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Begins in April</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/open_enrollment_begins_in_april.aspx</link><description>Learn more about your health insurance and other benefits at one of the benefit fairs to be held in Charleston, Parkersburg, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Wheeling, Beckley and Huntington in April.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:38:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Begins Soon</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/Open_Enrollment_Begins_Soon.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:44:08 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 20:13:28 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 18:49:07 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 13:48:58 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 13:45:13 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 13:46:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus and PEIA Coverage</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/member-announcements/Pages/H1N1_(SwineFlu)_Virus_and_PEIA_Coverage.aspx</link><description>When it becomes available, the vaccine for the H1N1 (swine flu) virus will be available for members under Preferred Provider Benefit (PPB) Plan A or B. Find out details.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PEIA Selects Humana to Administer Retirees’ Health Benefits</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/provider-announcements/Pages/PEIA_Selects_Humana_to_Administer_Retirees’_Health_Benefits.aspx</link><description>Humana takes over Medicare Advantage program on Jan. 1, 2010.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:41:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Advantage Update: Humana to Hold Member Seminars</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/announcements/retirees-announcements/Pages/Medicare_Advantage_Update_Humana_to_Hold_Member_Seminars.aspx</link><description>Humana will hold seminars to explain plan benefits across West Virginia in October.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:47:53 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 16:00:38 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 14:01:25 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 13:58:38 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 15:41:50 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 13:52:55 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 14:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brochures</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/publications/Pages/brochures.aspx</link><description>Learn about specific PEIA programs.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:48:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Provider News</title><link>http://www.peia.wv.gov/news/publications/Pages/TestPublication2.aspx</link><description>Information and updates about PEIA health insurance for health care providers
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