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New small groups requesting a January 1, 2020, effective date are eligible for coverage without meeting the minimum participation and contribution requirements during a special enrollment period (SEP). Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is extending this SEP from the standard November 15 through December 15 dates and will accept submissions all the way through December 31. Groups enrolling during the special enrollment period must meet all other small group eligibility requirements.
What's more, CCSB does not recertify groups at subsequent renewals. Therefore, groups can stay with CCSB without meeting contribution and participation requirements upon future renewals. Learn more.
Gain insights into the most important small group market trends and get tips for growing your book of business with the findings from the California Broker Magazine 2019 survey.
Six Industry Leaders Reveal:
The most important trends in the small group market.
If certain ancillary benefits are more suited to small groups.
The keys to being a successful broker to small groups.
Sales techniques that are most effective with small groups.
The survey isn't California specific, but it's a great resource for the overall trends in the small group market. View the survey's findings.
Get a quick assessment of the leading carrier with the best value with our new Q1-2020 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison. Each quarter, we select the comparable, best-selling PPO plans from Anthem, Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare, and show you the percentage and dollar difference between them.
Our Carrier Price Comparison Service Makes it Easy to:
Prospect for new clients by quickly identifying the savings you may offer them based on their current carrier.
Prioritize which renewals within your current book of business need attention first.
IN THIS ISSUE Covered California for Small Business Special Enrolment Period Extended Through December 31 ---------------------------------- 2019 Small Group Market Trends ---------------------------------- Q1-2020 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison
IMPORTANT DATES December 5 • Application Deadline: - Allied Benefit Suite - Blue Shield of CA - Humana - MetLife ---------------------------------- December 6 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- December 10 • OCAHU Holiday Party • VCAHU Charity + Holiday Event ---------------------------------- December 11 • SBAHU Holiday Charity Event ---------------------------------- December 17 • LAAHU Holiday Party ---------------------------------- December 19 • DCAHU Holiday Luncheon ---------------------------------- December 24 • Application Deadline: - Chinese Community Health Plan - Covered California for Small Business ---------------------------------- December 31 • Application Deadline: - Reliance Standard ---------------------------------- January 3 • Application Deadline: - Humana ---------------------------------- January 6 • Application Deadline: - Delta Dental ---------------------------------- January 7 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - Choice Builder - MetLife
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