The Latest News, Insights and Services for Brokers | View Online
CLAREMONT INSURANCE SERVICES
To keep you current on information critical to your business, below are updates and resources to support your sales and service efforts. Access our full library, carrier deadlines, and event calendar.
With over 9,020 employers and 79,770 employees enrolled as of December 2022, Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) continues to be a popular health insurance choice for small businesses.
New Blue Shield Plans for Q3-2023
Access+ HMO Network (Blue Shield’s full HMO network) is now available in Platinum, Gold, and Silver metal tier plans. The richer Rx Ultra pharmacy network is included.
Bronze Trio HMO 7000/70.
HSA Plans: two of the most popular HDHP plans: Silver Full PPO Savings 2300/25% and Bronze Full PPO Savings 7000 plans.
All Blue Shield plans through CCSB provide access to Wellvolution, Teladoc Mental Health, Nurse Help 24/7, LifeReferrals 24/7, and the Blue Card program for members outside of California.
New Broker Bonus Program 'A Partnership That Pays'
Agents who place new small group business with CCSB from July 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024, can earn up to a $12,000 bonus per group, in addition to competitive commissions. To qualify for the first bonus tier of $1,000, agencies must submit a minimum of 3 groups with 4 enrolled employees. Best of all, the bonus is per group with no maximum number of groups! Learn more.
Broker Webinar Recap and Q&As
View the March 28th broker webinar and download the Q&As to learn about CCSB's growth, advantages for brokers and employers, and the latest carrier offerings.
As a trusted CCSB partner since its 2014 launch, we are the top-producing general agency in our sales territory. From agent certification and quoting to assessing new group eligibility and resolving post-enrollment issues, our CCSB experts will provide guidance and support every step of the way.
Starting this month and continuing for one year, Medi-Cal, in a process called continuous coverage unwinding, will re-assess eligibility for 15 million Californians. For upwards of one million of them, it’s expected that enrolling in a group health plan will be their best, and maybe only option for affordable coverage. This is a singular event that gives you an opportunity to deepen client relationships, acquire more customers, and grow your business.
Schedule a 15-minute briefing to learn more about the opportunity this presents you, how your clients will be impacted and how Claremont will help.
Now it's easier to earn points redeemable for rewards with Blue Shield's new Small Business Incentive Program and Renewal Rewards Program.
Small Business Incentive Program - earn points for qualified Tandem PPO, Virtual Blue, and specialty plan sales. Plus, earn 25 points for setting up a group on autopay during initial enrollment.
Renewal Rewards Program - earn points for qualified Tandem PPO, Virtual Blue, and specialty plan sales.
Groups written through Claremont are eligible for both programs.
Q3-2023 Rates
Rates are now available for quoting through PRISM, our free and easy online quoting system.
The Q3 rate action is a statewide average of 1.9%.
Help give your clients financial protection and peace of mind with Beam’s two-year rate guarantee on new dental and vision quotes. This promotion is available to groups with 10-499 eligible employees who quote with Beam now through June 30, 2023, with an effective date between April 1, 2023 and September 1, 2023.
Your success is important to us, and we’re actively working on new solutions to support you throughout the year. To get the latest news via text messaging in the future, simply provide your cell phone number here.
As always, we'll keep you informed about healthcare issues and news affecting you and your clients. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you succeed.
