MHPNJ – Attorney Letter Regarding Assessment 8.3 Update

8.3.2021 MHPNJ PLAN COMMUNICATION REGARDING EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT (LETTER FROM ATTORNEY)

See most recent communication just released from Members Health Plan of New Jersey

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please be advised that this firm serves as counsel to APEMT/MHPNJ (the “Trust”). As we are sure you are aware, the Trust is currently in a “wind down mode”, as a result of unprecedented Covid related claims presented to the Trust for payment.

As you know, under the Trust Agreement and the Participation Agreement, which all of your clients signed upon enrolling in the Trust and under applicable New Jersey Law (N.J.S.A. 17B:27C-7), the employer/members are each responsible for their proportionate share of the funds necessary to assure that all claims against the Trust and expenses of the Trust are paid in full. While we recognize that this assessment may impose financial hardship on many of the employers/members, we are obligated under Law to pursue collection of the assessment.

The Trust appreciates the support of the broker community over the years and hopes that you will assist us in ensuring that the Trust fulfills its obligations to members and that the employer/members comply with their legal obligation to pay the assessment promptly. Please be advised that we may be forced to institute suit against any party who has encouraged such employer/members not to pay the assessment.

If you have any questions, feel free to email MHPNJinfo@concordmgt.com or call 833-MEWANOW option 8.

Very truly yours,
Genova Burns, LLC.
Daniel M. Stolz

CLICK HERE For a Copy of the Attorney Letter to Brokers

CLICK HERE For a Copy of the FAQ’s as of 7.26.2021

REMINDERS AUGUST BILLING:

  • August invoices will be distributed on or around August 10, 2021 and will include the billing for the Assessment.
  • Any groups on EFT will have funds pulled on or around August 16, 2021.
  • Members Health Plan NJ will not terminate groups as a result of this delayed billing as long as payment is made within the grace period by August 31, 2021.
  • The Assessment payment will be due no later than September 15, 2021.

GROUP TERMINATIONS:

As previously communicated, an employer can terminate as soon as July 31st 2021 through December 31, 2021. Terminations can be submitted up to the date of termination as the 60 day notice of termination has recently been waived. Terminations dates are the last day of the month. Please submit your completed termination form to mewaenrollment@concordmgt.com.

CLICK HERE For a Health Plan Group Termination Form.