Absolute Total Care Blog

COLUMBIA, S.C., August 31, 2010 – Absolute Total Care today announced the addition of Chris Horan as Vice President of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. In this position, Horan is the liaison with government and regulatory officials to ensure Absolute Total Care operates in compliance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory statutes applicable to its Medicaid health insurance business.

“Chris is a great addition to the Absolute Total Care team, bringing a great deal of experience directly applicable to his role with our group,” said Aaron Brace, Absolute Total Care CEO. “His broad knowledge and understanding of compliance and regulatory affairs will strengthen relationships and compliance in this arena.”

Most recently, Horan was the Corporate Compliance Officer at TriCenturion.

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COLUMBIA, S.C., August 31, 2010 – Absolute Total Care today announced Judi Ryder has been promoted to Vice President of Network Management. In her new role, Ryder is responsible for all relationships with physicians and hospitals throughout South Carolina. Ryder also oversees the team responsible for maintaining Absolute Total Care’s provider network, provider service and credentialing.

“We are delighted to promote Judi into this new leadership role,” stated Aaron Brace, Absolute Total Care CEO. “Her extensive knowledge and background in provider relations will ensure that Absolute Total Care continues to deliver the highest quality healthcare services to our members.”

Most recently, Ryder was Absolute Total Care’s Director of Network Management. Prior to joining Absolute Total Care, she was Associate Vice President of Provider Relations at Amerigroup Corporation.

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Absolute Total Care has important news about our Healthy Connections Kids (HCK) program. As of October 1, 2010, the Healthy Connections Kids will terminate. The HCK member will be transferred to SC Healthy Connections (SCHC), also known as Medicaid. Members will receive the same benefits that SCHC (Medicaid) members currently receive.

Our goal is to ensure that all Absolute Total Care members continue to receive excellent, uninterrupted care when the change becomes effective. We are focused on making sure that our providers do not experience any disruption to their current membership or to the service they provide for Absolute Total Care members.

Special Message for Our HCK Members:

As a member of Absolute Total Care’s HCK program, you will not have to take any action to keep your benefits. You will continue to be part of the Absolute Total Care plan after the change takes place and will receive new ID cards from both SC Healthy Connections and Absolute Total Care. Please make sure that you take both cards to your doctor visits.

However, Absolute Total Care is not approved for Medicaid in Abbeville County. Members in Abbeville County will be enrolled in an approved health plan by SCDHHS effective  October 1, 2010.

Due to this upcoming change, we understand that you may have questions. Please call Healthy Connections Choices at 1-877-552-4642 (TTY 1-877-552-4670) or Absolute Total Care at 1-866-433-6041 (TTY 1-866-912-3609) for assistance.

Special Message for Our Providers Serving HCK Members:

As a provider serving members in Absolute Total Care’s HCK program, you will not have to take any action to continue as a participating network provider. Your HCK members will receive new cards from both SC Healthy Connections and Absolute Total Care to present to you during a visit.  

However, Absolute Total Care is not approved for Medicaid in Abbeville County. Members in Abbeville County will be enrolled in an approved health plan by SCDHHS effective October 1, 2010.

Due to this upcoming change, we understand that you may have questions. Please call Healthy Connections Choices at 1-877-552-4642 (TTY 1-877-552-4670) or Absolute Total Care at 1-866-433-6041 for assistance.

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Absolute Total Care has important news about our Healthy Connections Kids (HCK) program. As of October 1, 2010, the Healthy Connections Kids will terminate. The HCK member will be transferred to SC Healthy Connections (SCHC), also known as Medicaid. Members will receive the same benefits that SCHC (Medicaid) members currently receive.

Our goal is to ensure that all Absolute Total Care members continue to receive excellent, uninterrupted care when the change becomes effective. We are focused on making sure that our providers do not experience any disruption to their current membership or to the service they provide for Absolute Total Care members.

Special Message for Our HCK Members:

As a member of Absolute Total Care’s HCK program, you will not have to take any action to keep your benefits. You will continue to be part of the Absolute Total Care plan after the change takes place and will receive new ID cards from both SC Healthy Connections and Absolute Total Care. Please make sure that you take both cards to your doctor visits.

However, Absolute Total Care is not approved for Medicaid in Abbeville County. Members in Abbeville County will be enrolled in an approved health plan by SCDHHS effective  October 1, 2010.

Due to this upcoming change, we understand that you may have questions. Please call Healthy Connections Choices at 1-877-552-4642 (TTY 1-877-552-4670) or Absolute Total Care at 1-866-433-6041 (TTY 1-866-912-3609) for assistance.

Special Message for Our Providers Serving HCK Members:

As a provider serving members in Absolute Total Care’s HCK program, you will not have to take any action to continue as a participating network provider. Your HCK members will receive new cards from both SC Healthy Connections and Absolute Total Care to present to you during a visit.  

However, Absolute Total Care is not approved for Medicaid in Abbeville County. Members in Abbeville County will be enrolled in an approved health plan by SCDHHS effective  October 1, 2010.

Due to this upcoming change, we understand that you may have questions. Please call Healthy Connections Choices at 1-877-552-4642 (TTY 1-877-552-4670) or Absolute Total Care at 1-866-433-6041 (TTY 1-866-912-3609) for assistance.

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