April 27, 2000

 

 

 

Dear Health Alliance Subscriber:

 

For the last five years, Health Alliance Medical Plans and Quincy Health Care Management (QHCM) have worked in partnership to bring managed care coverage plans to residents of western Illinois. We have received notification from QHCM, representing Quincy Medical Group and Blessing Hospital, that they do not wish to renew the agreement. Although we have enjoyed a good working relationship, these providers have made what they believe to be a necessary decision based on their business strategy and the needs of their organizations.

 

This decision renders the Health Alliance provider network for fully insured plans inadequate to serve the needs of our members. This letter serves as notification that only emergency benefits will be available after August 31, 2000.

 

We regret the inconvenience this change causes, but its our goal to assist you in this transition in whatever way we can. We will be working very closely with your employer regarding the availability of other potential Health Alliance policies.

 

If you have questions or wish to discuss it further, please contact your benefits manager or employer. Or you can call our Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-851-3379, extension 8100.

 

Sincerely,

Jeffrey C. Ingrum

Chief Executive Officer