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New sales have been temporarily suspended for two Blue Shield Off-Exchange Bronze PPO plans pending modifications and benefit changes required by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC).
Off-Exchange Plans Temporarily Closed
Bronze PPO 4000/70 OffEx (Full PPO and Tandem PPO Networks)
Bronze PPO 6000/65 OffEx
New groups submitted prior to February 8, 2019, will not be affected. Applications received after this date that include these plans will be pended until the subscriber(s) select another plan.
We have enhanced our proposal service to include new worksheets to model employer contribution strategies for dental and vision coverage. Starting now you can provide clients with proposals showing employer contributions that are:
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 CA: Two Off-Exchange Plans Temporarily Closed to Sales -------------------------------- Proposal Enhancements: Dental and Vision Contribution Worksheets -------------------------------- Question of The Week
IMPORTANT DATES February 6 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - MetLife -------------------------------- February 7 • Application Deadline: - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare -------------------------------- February 8 • OCAHU Business Development Summit -------------------------------- February 12 • VCAHU Member Event -------------------------------- February 14 • IEAHU Meeting • NCAHU Meeting & CE -------------------------------- February 15 • Application Deadline: - TASC -------------------------------- February 21 • DCAHU Lunch & CE • SDAHU Lunch • SVAHU Lunch
As always, we'll keep you informed about healthcare reform issues and news affecting you and your clients. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you succeed.
