In This Issue:

HCC Life's New E-Newsletter

Survey Results

2007 Partnership Summit

Contract Advantage Plan

Simultaneous Funding

Cancer Care

 

Update!

You can now submit plan documents and amendments electronically for review and acceptance to the stop loss policy department at .

For more information, Contact , Supervisor of Policy Administration at
(800) 447-0460, ext. 413.

 

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HCC Life launches new e-newsletter entitled The Voice of HCC Life
January 2007 marks the first edition the Voice of HCC Life.  Published three times a year, the Voice of HCC Life is designed to provide relevant, practical industry information as well as company updates to producers in the self-funded marketplace. Read more.


HCC Life ranks high in industry survey
HCC Life Insurance Company welcomed the results from a recent industry survey measuring sales and product information of U.S. organizations that offer stop loss insurance.  Eighteen organizations (15 carriers and three MGUs), including HCC Life, participated in the study which tracked eligible lives, premiums and product enhancements.  The new benchmark study, conducted by a worldwide research company, confirmed that HCC Life is a leader in innovative product development. Read more.
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff selected as site for 2007 HCC Life Partnership Summit
HCC Life Insurance Company is proud to host the 2007 HCC Life Partnership Summit this March 11-14, 2007, at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff.  Located halfway between Savannah and Hilton Head Island, "The Bluff" has been known to a privileged few as one of the most beautiful places in the Carolina Lowcountry.  The Inn at Palmetto Bluff is the ideal setting for bringing together a select group of HCC Life's valued clients to share insights, ideas and best practices.  Read more.
Interest high for Contract Advantage Plan  
In a continuing effort to meet the demands of the stop loss market, HCC Life Insurance Company quoted many renewals with the Contract Advantage Plan (CAP) option this past busy season. CAP, a new rate increase cap product for renewal business, comes with a no laser guarantee.  Read More.

Simultaneous funding helps employers with catastrophic claims
Stop loss coverage from HCC Life Insurance Company is provided on a reimbursement basis, meaning that employers must fund their members' covered medical expenses.  The adjudicated and paid claims are submitted to HCC Life for consideration of reimbursement. However, the employer may not always be able to fund large claims.  HCC Life understands there may be times that an employer can experience difficulties paying extremely large provider bills, so HCC Life offers a Simultaneous Funding Request. Read More.
Oncology cost management programs offer long-term benefits to self-funded plans
Research shows that cancer comprises of almost 15% of payors' overall healthcare costs.  With the aging of the "baby boomers", cancer rates are expected to increase and spending on oncology management is expected to double in the next five years.  Read More.
 
       

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