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Get updated and get ahead with Blue Shield's Small Business broker updates and new forms.
Update Highlights
Renewals through September 2018 are now available.
Rate pass for Q3. Blue Shield's statewide average for compounded year-over-year rate change for renewals is a 3.3% increase (3.5% for PPO/2.5% for HMO).
Small Business Bundled Savings — 5% discount to groups adding dental and/or vision coverage to new or existing small business medical plans.
Relaxed participation guidelines continue through September 2018, requiring only 25% employee participation for groups with 5+ enrolled employees (Off-Exchange plans only).
New Forms
The Small Business Multiple Subscriber Change Spreadsheet simplifies changes and reduces processing time during renewals.
Your small groups can now choose from the top dental plans or build custom dental plans with UnitedHealthcare's new flexible Dental Simplified approach. All plans offer valuable features and savings opportunities for employers and members.
To simplify matching dental benefit levels with comparable medical benefit levels, DPPO and DHMO plans are shown by metallic tiers. High, medium and low metallic tier options are available, with a voluntary option for each, making it easier than ever to select the best plan for your small group clients. Learn about the savings and options.
Celebrate the memory of John Bobincheck by attending SVAHU's Golf Classic. Network with colleagues and enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, contests, and cocktails. A hot lunch will be served, followed by dinner and a raffle.Register today.
With our convenient FAQs, quickly find answers about the ACA, Covered California for Small Business, the San Francisco Ordinance and, in the General section, managing your agency during times of change.
IN THIS ISSUE Blue Shield of California: Q3-2018 Small Business Updates -------------------------------- UnitedHealthcare: Dental Simplified for Small Business -------------------------------- SVAHU — Inaugural John Bobincheck Memorial Golf Classic May 7, 2018 -------------------------------- Question of The Week
IMPORTANT DATES April 25 • Application Deadline - Chinese Community Health Plan -------------------------------- April 26 • DCAHU Summit • GGAHU Sales Symposium -------------------------------- April 30 • Application Deadline - Covered California for Small Business - Reliance Standard -------------------------------- May 3 • Application Deadline - Delta Dental -------------------------------- May 4 • Application Deadline - Blue Shield of CA - MetLife -------------------------------- May 7 • Application Deadline - Beam - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare • SVAHU Inaugural John Bobincheck Memorial Golf Classic -------------------------------- May 8 • OCAHU Lunch & CE -------------------------------- May 10 • Application Deadline - Humana • DCAHU Lunch • IEAHU Lunch -------------------------------- May 15 • VCAHU Meeting -------------------------------- May 17 • LAAHU Marketplace Changes in Long-Term Care • SDAHU Lunch -------------------------------- May 18 • SAHU Golf Tournament
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