Q4-2023 Updates

Blue Shield of California continues to offer your small group clients comprehensive, connected coverage that puts employees first. Here’s a summary of the updates to prepare for Q4.

Q4-2023 Rates

• Rates are now available through PRISM, our free and easy online quoting system.
• The Q4-2023 rate action is a statewide average of 1.4%.

Q4-2023 Renewals are available now.

Medical and Dental Plans
There are no changes to Blue Shield's medical and dental plan portfolios from last quarter.

2024 Vision Network Change
EyeMed will be the new vision network provider, replacing MES Vision for groups and members in 2024.

Small Business Incentive Program

• Reminder: Incentive Program now includes an Autopay incentive - earn 25 points for setting up a group on autopay during the initial enrollment. Claremont will assist you in putting this in place.
• The current bonus program is in effect from February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024.

Broker Renewal Rewards Program
Blue Shield increased the points earned for every new membership in Tandem PPO and Virtual Blue PPO plans. You can earn:

• 100 points per new enrolled member in a Tandem PPO plan. February 2023 - January 2024 effective dates.
• 100 points per new enrolled member in a Virtual Blue plan. March 2023 - January 2024 effective dates.
• Specialty plans. February 2023 - January 2024 effective dates.
  - 10 points per new enrolled dental member.
  - 5 points per new enrolled vision member.
  - 5 points per new enrolled life member.

Bundled Savings Program
A 10% specialty discount is applied when a dental and/or vision plan is added to a new or existing small business medical group.

Relaxed Participation Promotion
Extended through December 31, 2023.

Get the details and contact us today for a Blue Shield of CA quote.

Why Delta Dental Doesn’t Use Leased Dental Networks

Delta Dental directly contracts with its dentists and does not rely on leased networks from other carriers. Delta has the largest proprietary dentist network in the nation. As of September 2021, Delta Dental’s combined Dental Dental PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® networks feature over 155,000 unique dentists. Find out why Delta uses this network approach, and the advantages in cost and quality of care that your clients and their employees receive with Delta.

Contact us today for a Delta Dental quote.

The Commute to Work is Coming Back
Commuter Benefits Can Help

As more employees return to the office, the demand for commuter benefits is increasing. Offering commuter benefits can incentivize employees, help them manage commuting costs, and promote well-being.

In addition to providing tax savings of 30% or more, commuter benefits typically cover both pre-tax mass transit and pre-tax parking, and allow adjustments and rollover of unused balances to reduce stress and ensure employees maximize their benefits.

Learn how your clients can help their employees manage the increasing demands of commuting to work, alleviate financial strain, and enhance their job satisfaction with commuter benefits. Contact us for assistance when you're ready to enroll a group in a BRI account.