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NOBLE GUARDIAN PROGRAM ENDORSED BY NUS
NUS utilizes the Noble Guardian program for comprehensive bill review services and strategies for self-funded employer groups to control large claims costs. NUS worked with the stop loss carriers to obtain claims, underwriting, and legal review of the Noble Guardian program with subsequent approval by our carriers. NUS provides TPA clients with educational information to advise their clients of the program including 1) recommended plan language and compliance with ERISA and 2) line item medical bill reviews by CMAS certified auditors to assure fair payments to providers and prevent excessive ones. In addition to a complete bill review package, each client receives full documentation for notifications to the Provider, employer and plan participant to assure the integrity of the bill review and appeal process and to create a firewall for the participant to prevent them from provider balance billing problems. In the few instances of a legitimate ERISA 503 Appeal from a Provider, Noble Guardian assists the Plan in following the ERISA “rules of review” providing support to facilitate further review and decisions to conclusion of the Appeal process. The Noble Guardian bill review savings averages 40-50% or more off of billed charges. There is no fixed cost for the program to the employer and a discount off specific rates is given for full implementation of the program to include appropriate plan document provisions. NUS feels this program can set the TPA client apart from competition and typical “spreadsheet thinking” when the employer is educated about the potential savings in claims dollars coupled with the protection afforded by ERISA law. Contact Dana Driscoll, NUS Marketing Director for more information: direct number: 903-872-7728 or review the Guardian website at www.noble-guardian.com
NUS 25th Anniversary
The dates and venue will be determined soon for the NUS 25th Anniversary Shindig. Clients, Business Partners and Employees will join together in recognition and celebration of the Company’s ongoing success with twenty five years in the MGU business.
Industry Conferences in 2010:
March 10-12: Washington, D.C. SIIA 24th Annual Legislative/Regulatory Conference
April 6-8: Charleston, SC SIIA TPA & MGU Excess Insurer Executive Forum
April 14-16: Washington, D.C. SPBA Spring Meeting
May 10-11: Austin, TX TPA College of Knowledge (TABA)
July 21-23: Denver, CO HCAA TPA University
Sep. 13-14: Sugarland, TX TABA Fall Conference
October 6-8: Phoenix, AZ SPBA Fall Conference
October 12-15: Chicago, IL SIIA National Conference