Gallagher Bassett is the new manager of Healthcare 99
After careful consideration, the Trustees of Healthcare 99 scheme have made the decision to move the claims management for the scheme to Gallagher Bassett. The effective date of the change is 28 October 2019. Gallagher Bassett is the largest multi-disciplinary Third Party Claims Administrator in New Zealand, managing claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self- insured organisations. We are also pleased to let you know that we will have a dedicated Claims Manager, Christine Madden.
New option: PAYMENT DIRECT TO PROVIDER
We are delighted to be in a position to offer this new service. What this means for members, is that as part of the pre-approval process for surgical claims, the pre-approval letter will set out how much Healthcare 99 will fund, and request the provider to send invoices direct to Gallagher Bassett up to the pre-approved amount for payment. To provide increased comfort, before incurring the cost, we would also recommend seeking pre-approval for diagnostic procedures such as MRI scans, with Gallagher Bassett being able to pay direct to the treatment provider should the claims be accepted.
We believe the ability to have costs pre-approved and paid direct to treatment providers lets you, the member, get on and have the treatment, without having the worry about funding the entire treatment cost and seeking reimbursement.
New option: PAYMENT DIRECT TO PROVIDER
We are delighted to be in a position to offer this new service. What this means for members, is that as part of the pre-approval process for surgical claims, the pre-approval letter will set out how much Healthcare 99 will fund, and request the provider to send invoices direct to Gallagher Bassett up to the pre-approved amount for payment. To provide increased comfort, before incurring the cost, we would also recommend seeking pre-approval for diagnostic procedures such as MRI scans, with Gallagher Bassett being able to pay direct to the treatment provider should the claims be accepted.
We believe the ability to have costs pre-approved and paid direct to treatment providers lets you, the member, get on and have the treatment, without having the worry about funding the entire treatment cost and seeking reimbursement.
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Gallagher Bassett
Healthcare 99 PO Box 74301 Green Lane Auckland 1546 |
If I am unsure how this change of Healthcare 99 Manager affects me, who should I ring?
We are working hard with Gallagher Bassett and Aon to ensure a smooth transition, and whilst
we remain confident that this will be the case, sometimes things don’t always work out.
Here’s a plan to work by:
We are working hard with Gallagher Bassett and Aon to ensure a smooth transition, and whilst
we remain confident that this will be the case, sometimes things don’t always work out.
Here’s a plan to work by:
- For all claim contact the team at Gallagher Bassett via option 2 on our 0800 65 34 73 or email nz.healthcare99gbtpa.co.nz
- I have questions about the changeover, Contact Amanda Smith 0800 65 34 73 or amanda@firefighters.org.nz
