3 . Enteral and Parenteral Feeding Supplies Coverage for enteral and parenteral feeding supplies have been added to the plan . Enteral feeding is the intake of food when a person can ’ t physically or safely eat regularly . If a person has a condition that impairs movement or if they experienced an injury , enteral feeding may be used to ensure they are getting the nutrients they need . Parenteral feeding refers to giving nutrition through a person ’ s veins . They will have a type of venous access device , such as a port or a peripherally inserted central catheter ( PICC or PIC line ) inserted so they can receive liquid nutrition . Enteral and parenteral feeding supplies include tube kits , connectors , feeding bags , syringes , and pumps . Pumps are the most expensive component and are typically available through public health care plans .
4 . ARTACares The ARTACares program for medical second opinion services and health care system navigation has been discontinued due to low utilization .
5 . Medical Evidence of Insurability New benefit plan participants aged 75 and over will be subject to medical evidence of insurability , even if they are joining the plan within sixty days of losing coverage under another group plan .
6 . Usual and Customary Charges The Usual and Customary charges for acupuncture treatment , athletic therapy , dietician / nutritionist , massage therapy , naturopathic assessment , physiotherapy assessment and treatment , podiatry treatment or X-ray , and psychology treatment have been increased based on the marketplace charges for these services .
Detailed information on these coverage changes is included in the plan booklets , available online at artabenefits . net / benefit-booklets .
ARTA will continue to review potential plan enhancements on an ongoing basis , while keeping the plan affordable for our covered members . Please continue to submit plan change suggestions you think may be suitable for the Health Benefits Committee ’ s consideration . Suggestions may be mailed to the ARTA office or emailed to info @ arta . net .
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