President Joe Biden has signed two executive actions to strengthen Americans’ access to affordable health care.
HHS Issues Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
On Dec. 10, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule that would make certain changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
Blue Shield of California Partners with CVS Health for Rx Vendor
Blue Shield members will receive new ID cards as a result of Blue Shield’s transition to a new Pharmacy Vendor, CVS Health.
Blue Shield’s transitions to CVS Health as their new pharmacy claims processing vendor, effective January 1, 2021. This change does not impact benefits, formulary, or the pharmacy network. As a result of this vendor change, however, all members will receive new ID cards (digitally or printed) reflecting updated pharmacy information, regardless of the group’s renewal date.
Additional information is available here.