IMPORTANT NOTICE – HARTFORD HEALTHCARE CORPORATION PROVIDERS

Please be advised effective October 1, 2017 the following providers are not in the Anthem network:

·       Hartford Hospital (Hartford)

·       The Hospital of Central Connecticut (New Britain and Southington)

·       MidState Medical Center (Meriden)

·       Backus Hospital (Norwich)

·       Windham Hospital (Willimantic)

·       The Institute of Living

·       Jefferson House

·       Jerome Home

·       Natchaug Hospital

·       Rushford

·       Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

·       Hartford HealthCare at Home

·       Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

·       Southington Care Center

Benefits for emergency care will not be impacted by these changes.  In an emergency, a member should always go to the nearest emergency room regardless of its network status.

 

Contract negotiations are ongoing between Hartford HealthCare Corporation and Anthem and any updates will be posted on our website.  If you are currently seeking medical care with any of the providers listed above, you may request that your doctor complete a continuation of care form and if your medical care meets the guidelines, then your claims will be processed as in network.  The following are some examples of the types of medical situations or conditions that would normally qualify for continuation of care with an out-of-network provider:

·       Patients in an inpatient setting receiving treatment for acute medical conditions;

·       Patients with the diagnosis of cancer receiving surgical or radiation therapy;

·       Patients with acute trauma, e.g., trauma/bone fracture care;

·       Patients receiving short-term/cyclic chemotherapy;

·       Patients receiving immediate post-hospital or post-surgical care;

·       Patients with chronic medical conditions for which they are receiving active treatments; and

·       Patients who are in their second or third trimester of pregnancy or the postpartum period.

After October 1, 2017, if your medical care does not meet the guidelines to be processed as in-network through the continuation form, then there may be a higher out of pocket cost for you and the Health Fund.  If you have any questions about medical treatment with any of these facilities or affiliated providers please call the Health Fund at 1-800-922-6026 or 203-281-5511 extension 640.