b'the impression that the provider cannothad not seen many complaints on this> Health Insurance Carriers & MCO > balance bill the patient for the difference.issue directly to the department.United Optum. This is being done despite there beingIf you havent already and wish to fileAll Optum contracted providers are no contract between the provider anda complaint, here is the link: https://the carrier nor Data iSight.automatically included in this Zelis www.state.nj.us/dobi/consumer.htm#in- Out-of-Network Savings Program, but After receiving no response fromsurance. You can also find this link andyou can choose to opt out of it and Data iSight or CIGNA to the ceaseinformation on complaints and appealsremain in Optums network. To do so and desist letters we sent, the ANJCon the ANJC website under Insurance > arranged a meeting with the New JerseyAppeals & Forms.you would send a letter on your office Department of Banking and InsuranceOptum-Zelis:Optum has agreedletterhead requesting to be removed (DOBI). On Feb. 7th the ANJC met withto lease its network to Zelis (formerlyfrom the program either by fax to the commissioner of the NJ DOBI asStratose). Zelis is a health care savings888-626-1701 or mail to:well as the assistant commissioner andcompany which is also sometimesOptum Provider Data Managementthe chief of staff. We addressed theknown as a silent PPO company. WhatP.O. Box 1459Data iSight issues in great detail andthis means is that if you are in network presented a binder full of evidence,with Optum but out of network withMN 103-700 including over 250 examples of thesea number of companies Zelis worksMinneapolis, MN 55440-1459claim reductions thanks to the efforts ofwith, then you will be paid at theYou should also be able to request the members sharing their experiences withOptum contracted rates rather than theopt out through your provider portal at us. The commissioner advised she wouldout-of-network rate for the carrier underwww.myoptumhealthphysicalhealth.comdeliver the materials to the head of thecontract with Zelis. A list of all companies Consumer Protection Division withinthat this would apply to is included inIMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to clarify DOBI to review, and said she will reacha summary document of the program.that you want to opt out of the Zelis out to us soon.You can find this summary on the ANJCOut-of-Network Savings Program but The commissioner and others in thewebsite www.anjc.info under Insurancethat you want to remain IN network with meeting drove home the point that they> News & Updates as well as InsuranceOptum (if that is what you want). Get Your Patients Back To Doing What They Love.The FX 635 is a amazing hands-free laser that provides long-lassng relief for pasents of lower back pain in just a few sessions. -Daniel J. Murphy DC, DABCOLearn more at www.erchonia.com or call: (888) 242-0571 Non-invasive | No Drugs | No Side-eectswww.njchiropractors.com I 13'