ICYMI, in the November issue of The advantage®, we told you about the travel coverage enhancements coming to all Group plans as of January 1, 2023, to better support plan members experiencing an unforeseen medical emergency while travelling. This new enhanced travel product will replace the current standard travel product for all Group plans and will not impact our pooled travel rates. For plan sponsors with unique/non-standard travel plans, there will be no impact to your plan on January 1, 2023.
Travel coverage enhancements coming to all Group plans as of January 1, 2023
December 12, 2022
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