OneExchange is now Via Benefits
Medicare Connector services stay the same during name change transition
By Heather Drago, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
March 1, 2018 — Towers Watson’s OneExchange, the service Medicare-eligible plan participants use to select and enroll into health insurance coverage and manage Health Reimbursement Arrangement reimbursements, has changed its name to Via Benefits. The new name reflects the evolving benefits landscape that we have come to know. Via Benefits will continue to offer the same year-round service you experience today, from answering questions about new coverage and providing support in choosing the right plan for your needs to helping with online account set up, understanding Explanation of Benefits forms and more.
You’ll see the change in both OneExchange and OPERS materials. We appreciate your patience during this transition as some materials may take longer to update than others.
If you or a family member have enrolled in a plan through the OPERS Medicare Connector, be sure to keep an eye out and open any Via Benefits materials or emails that come your way.
Why the change of One Exchange’s name? I can tell you from my own experience with my mother, changes in names of companies down the road cause a lot of confusion. And my instance, information was not transferred as it should have been, hence a total nightmare. Why did they change their name? Did someone buy them out?
OneExchange changed their name to Via Benefits to better reflect their customer service offerings. Their focus is to continue to assist retirees like you with finding affordable health care plans. If you have further questions regarding the name change, please contact Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945. Thank you!
How can I get on line to make a copy of the Reimbursement Form for medicines.
Reimbursement forms are available through your online Via Benefits account.
Julie, OPERS
Reimbursement form can be downloaded from Via Benefits. then make copies to submit Rx bills from pharmacies with documentation payments copy.
How do I log in to my via benefits to get my forms?
To access the Via Benefits website, go to https://my.viabenefits.com/prepare and create or login to your online account. Please call Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945 if you need assistance.
Julie, OPERS
Need forms to continue to receive my reimbursement for medical and perceptions.
To access the Via Benefits website, go to https://my.viabenefits.com/prepare and create or login to your online account. Please call Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945 if you need assistance.
Need forms for reimbursement medicare
Carol,
Please refer to the Via Benefits website: https://my.viabenefits.com/opers.
I would like to know how i get a statement of my opers reimburstment
Donna,
You can find your Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) history in your online Via Benefits account. If you have further questions, please call us at 800-222-7377.
Julie, OPERS
How do I get copies of the reimbursement form and is there a fax number that can be used when submitting a claim
You can reach Via Benefits at 844-287-9945.
No notice via email or mail was ever received on the change of name or other directions on what to do for 2019!! Disturbing. Approaching 90 this year this is very frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Is there any consideration for increasing the HSA amount in the future. I have asked this before but have been ignored. Thank you.
Apologies for the oversight, I assume you are referring to your HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)?.
To provide some backstory, between 2016 and 2018, the monthly allowance amount was decreased annually until the final allowance amount was reached in 2018. The three year transition to reduce funding is complete.
At this point, the Board has not discussed anything further about making major changes to funding. Your 2019 HRA monthly allowance amount will be communicated in your open enrollment materials this fall.
when are the reimbursement due to go out
cheekbonnie@bellsouth.net
A Via Benefits representative can help you. Please call them at 1-844-287-9945.
What does that mean, Service’s remain the same during the Name change transition? Will service’s change after the Name change?
Please let me clarify, there are no plans for service interruption after the name change. Via Benefits focus will continue to be on assisting you and your family.
Thank you!
The service has been good but I don’t think a name change is a good idea when serving the elderly. It will likely add to the confusion of dealing with various entities, subcontractors, forms, etc. My wish is that the whole process would be very much simplified. You’ll better understand in a few years. Thanks, though.
This change seems to have brought about a huge delay in the processing of reimbursement claims. Delays started January 1, 2018, with processing now at triple the amount of time before that date. This was blamed on “a backlog.” It seems that a “backlog” could be cleared up in two months. I am now awaiting reimbursement that was filed one month ago. This is not service and is not acceptable.
The name change is unrelated to any reimbursement delays you may be experiencing. Please check your online account for reimbursement tracking information and call Via Benefits with any questions related to reimbursement. Thank you for your patience!
What is Via Benefits website address and email address? Thanks for your continued oversight and advocacy on our behalf.
Thank you. The Via Benefits website address is https://my.viabenefits.com/OPERS. There should be a behind the scenes “redirect” that happens if someone were to use the old website URL and email address. If you experience issues, please call Via Benefits (same phone number, 1-844-287-9945) and they will be able to better assist you. Great question.
I have tried to access the above email address you provide, and the former oneexchange email address, on TWO different computers. On all four attempts I get a message that the web site is not secure and is trying to imitate the real one. What gives?
Go ahead and try again. The Via Benefits website is working, but if you run into problems, please call them at 1-844-287-9945. Thanks for the heads up.
Julie, OPERS
Thank you for keeping us current!
if its just a new name then why change website cant they use the same
unable to reach new Connector website. only gives VA no via connections
Anita,
You can click on this link to access the Via Benefits website, although you should be redirected to the new site if you go to the old site. For questions, call Via Benefits at 844-287-9945.
–Ohio PERS
I don’t have the 40 credits to get medicare for me and my wife. How does Via benifits take care of that?
Please call us at 1-800-222-7377 and a member of our staff would be happy to help you.
Julie, OPERS
My wife has made her payments for January and February and we have not been reimbursed yet. We have been told a couple of times things would get better but it seems they do not. By the way allowing the insurance companies 4 to 6 weeks to get the information to One Exchange is ridiculous.
Mr. Marietta,
Please call Via Benefits (same phone number, 1-844-287-9945) and they will be able to better assist you.
Julie, OPERS
Where do you send Reimbursement Request Forms? The personalized form that I downloaded has the old postal address in El Paso, TX. Is this still the correct address?
Darian,
The Via Benefits website address is https://my.viabenefits.com/OPERS. There should be a behind the scenes “redirect” that happens if you used the old website URL and email address. If you experience issues, please call Via Benefits (same phone number, 1-844-287-9945) and they will be able to better assist you.
Julie, OPERS
jerry Their service is excellent, always quick & on time, everything good since Jan. 1. Name change should not matter.
Can someone tell me what will my options for health care as I am turning 65?
the names of the insurances?
Rose,
I encourage you to attend our “Transitioning to the Connector” seminar, either in person or online, presented by the OPERS Education team. Created for the pre-Medicare plan participant, this seminar helps those near Medicare eligibility prepare for their transition to an individual Medicare plan through the OPERS Medicare Connector. Registration must be completed through your OPERS online account or by calling OPERS at 1-800-222-7377. If you’re not able to attend in-person, you can log in to a live Transitioning to the Connector online webinar session or watch a video or recorded presentation. Visit the Educational Opportunities for Retirees section at opers.org for webinar topics, videos and recorded presentations.
If you have questions, please call us at 1-800-222-7377 and a member of our staff would be happy to guide you through the process.
Julie, OPERS
I agree with many comments in regard to the name change and how the reimbursements work. Older people do not like ‘change’ for the sake of change. It is difficult to have to apply for reimbursement every year. Seems there could be an easier way for older adults.
Correct about us old folks do not like changes. We just got the routines for reimbursements. My friends have to get help every month to send to VIA the bills if there are funds available. Lots of us help each other.
Has the fax number changed to send in Reimbursement requests?
You can find more information on how to contact Via Benefits on their website at https://my.viabenefits.com/about/contact. The customer service phone number is 844-287-9945 and the fax number is 801-413-0991.
Julie, OPERS
With the name change, do I understand that I must re-submit my POA docs as caretaker of my hubby and that what was submitted was NOT transferred? Please advise. Thank You.
Diana,
You do not need to resubmit your POA information due to the name change from OneExchange to Via Benefits.
Julie, OPERS
Reimbursement forms should be mailed to retirees. It is not their responsibility to go online and download.
My name is Lyle Harsh. I am retired under OPERS. I have hospital insurance and prescription through VIA Benefits. I would now like dental insurance. Do I have to go through VIA Benefits to obtain dental insurance?
OPERS offers dental insurance through MetLife. You may enroll only when you first retire, or during our open enrollment period. This year, open enrollment officially runs from Oct. 5 – Dec. 7. We will mail open enrollment materials at the end of September. For more information, go to the OPERS website http://www.opers.org/healthcare/plan-options/dental.shtml.
Julie, OPERS
I recently sent reimbursement forms to One Exchange PO Box 981156 El Paso, Tx 79998-1156. Will they still process my claims?
Yes. The only thing that changed was the name. Reimbursement forms can be sent to either PO Box 981156, El Paso, Tx 79998-1156 or PO Box 981155, El Paso, Tx 79998-1155. Claims that go to either post office box will be processed.
Julie, OPERS
Do I need a different reimbursement from now that there is a name change? I have just filled out 11 pages of OneExchange forms.
No, Beth. Only the name changed from OneExchange to Via Benefits. Everything else remained the same.
Julie, OPERS
Will my one-exchange User ID and Password work on the new Via Benefits site?
Yes — only the name changed. Your user ID and password remains the same.
Are we losing Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage?
Please call Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945 for plan coverage options for 2019.
Why do you not have kaiser as an option
Several factors are considered before OPERS chooses a health care provider for pre-Medicare retirees, including the amount of coverage offered, availability across the state and cost – both for OPERS and for retirees.
Julie, OPERS
Who/How do I contact NOW ?
If you’re referring to Via Benefits, you can reach them at 1-844-287-9945. You can contact OPERS at 1-800-222-7377.
Julie, OPERS
I wish to apply for my medicare refund. Please help me to do this!
If you are referring to applying for reimbursement of your Medicare premiums from your HRA, you will need a personalized form from Via Benefits. You can reach them at 1-844-287-9945. For more information on how to submit reimbursement claims from your HRA, please go to the OPERS website at https://www.opers.org/healthcare/plan-options/hra.shtml.
Julie, OPERS
Seems this company is a master at making sure they cannot be contacted and the people they are suppose to be servicing cannot log in to anything.
If you have a question, you can call Via Benefits at 844-287-9945. Please go to their website for more information, https://my.viabenefits.com/opers.
how to find choices on line when changing drug pian and ins plan
Bernice,
You can find Medicare plans in your area by going to the Via Benefits website at https://my.viabenefits.com/opers. Click on the “Shop & Compare” tab at the top of the page. (It’s next to the OPERS logo.) Call Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945 if you need help. They can point you in the right direction.
Julie, OPERS
when do we get info for 2020? I receive a stipend from PNC.
You can find information about the 2020 Medical Mutual plans on our website at https://www.opers.org/healthcare/plan-options/index.shtml.
Julie, OPERS
this is the worst customer service I have ever seen. I sat for 3 hours on the phone yesterday and no one ever answered. I have been on the phone for 1 hour already today and no one answers. Most incompetent company you will ever experience. If your company is using this company for benefits administration I promise you, that is a sign that your company truly cares absolutely nothing about you.
Thank you for letting us know, we’ve shared your experience with our contact at Via Benefits. With Open Enrollment ending on Saturday, the phone lines are very busy. We appreciate your patience and ask that you keep trying.
Julie, OPERS
I had the same experience—on hold for a long time—no answer. Lines may be busy, but clearly they meed more employees or the option to be called back within a certain period of time..
I need the phone number for customer service at Via Benifits
Ray,
You can reach Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945. They are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Julie, OPERS
tried to open an enrollment profile. im stuck on user name/email and password.
Thank you for contacting us through our social media platform we can only provide general information as it not secured connection. Please contact OPERS at 1-800-222-7377 so one of our Member Services Representatives can further assist you. Thanks MS
Retiree Supplemental medical insurance: I did not make any changes this year to my supplemental insurance and was receiving a monthly reimbursement for the cost. Do I have to contact anyone to still receive this benefit?
If you are on an automatic reimbursement through Via Benefits and no changes were made during open enrollment than no action is required to continue the reimbursement. If you are not aware of the reimbursement option you are enrolled into please contact Via Benefit at 1(844)287-9945. Thanks M.S
When will the Health Reimbursement Check be issued?
If you have questions about the status of a reimbursement from the Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) please contact Via Benefits at 844-287-9945. Thanks MS
My benefits stopped being deposited automatically sometime in 2020. Is there a reason this has failed to continue. Lola williams,identifier13758_11105699
Lola
Please forward your inquiry through the online message center that is available through your OPERS online account. There we can review your account specific information and respond to your questions. If you do not already have an online account, you may register from the upper right-hand corner of OPERS website. Once you have logged in, click on my account tab, select message center from the drop-down menu, then click add new at the bottom of the page to submit your question or you can contact our Member Services Center at 1-800-222-7377. Thanks MS
Need to change my address on my healthcare reimbursement account
Kathryn,
Please contact Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945.
Thanks, MS
I received opers health care plan for 2022. I retired in March 1, 2008. I see that my monthly HRA deposit amount has changed from 337.50 to 213.50 in 2022. Who do I contact for an explanation.
Sandra,
There are a few notable changes occurring for OPERS Medicare retirees, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
The base HRA allowance amount is changing from $450 to $350 per month. Monthly HRA deposit amounts will range from 51 percent ($178.50) to 90 percent ($315) of the base allowance amount.
In addition to a change in the base allowance amount, retirees could see a change in their allowance percentage effective Jan. 1, 2022.
If you had less than 20 years of qualified health care service credit at retirement you will have your allowance percentage reduced from the current percentage to 51 percent. If you had 20 or more years of qualified health care service credit at retirement your allowance percentage could change. If, based on your years of service credit and age at retirement, your allowance percentage is 75 percent or less but you were grandfathered at a higher percent in 2015, your allowance percentage will be reduced to your actual position on the allowance table (between 51 percent and 74 percent).
If you have additional questions about the changes please contact our Member Services Center at 1-800-222-7377.
Thanks, MS
If my spouse was the OPERS member, and there is nothing left in the HSA, what benefit is it to me to continue with Via Benefits, as I can’t get any reimbursement for anything?
Christine,
Please forward you questions through the online message center or contact our Member Service Center at 800-222-7377, there we can review your account and answer your account specific question.
Thanks, MS
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I need request form. Are they online or be sent to me?
Connie,
Please contact Via Benefits at 1-844-287-9945.