2022 Large Group Updates

To meet the evolving needs of employers, Blue Shield of California is broadening its plans to provide more options at lower costs, including medical and behavioral health Teladoc benefits at no charge. They are also updating their Specialty portfolio and pharmacy programs.

Medical Plan Portfolio Expansion for 2022

• PPO Savings Embedded Deductible 6350 100%
• EPO 25-1500 80 and EPO 25-2500 80
• Active Choice Classic and Active Choice Plus

Existing Plan Updates for 2022

• Maximizing PPO Savings Coverage
• Active Choice Benefits Clarified
• Physician Visit Cost Shares

Specialty Benefits Updates for 2022

• Dental Plan Updates
  - Core Specialty Duo Dental/Vision
  - Dental HMO: Orthodontic in Progress Takeover
  - Dental PPO/HMO/DINO: Dental Cleaning Frequency Change
  - Dental HMO: Enhanced Dental Cleaning for Pregnant Women
  - Dental PPO – Allow Prior Carrier Deductible Credit and Calendar Year Maximum Credit
• Vision Plan Updates
  - Elective Contact Lens Allowance to Match Frame Allowance
  - Add Standard Progressive Lenses Without Premium Progressive Lenses
  - Custom Vision Bracketed Filing

Pharmacy Updates for 2022

• Copay Card Accumulator Program
• 90-Day Supplies at Retail Pharmacies
• Coverage for Infertility-Related Drugs

Benefits Solutions Discount
Employers (101-1,000 eligible employees) can enjoy rate guarantees and savings of up to 3% on medical premiums when they add dental, vision, and life insurance plans to their Blue Shield medical coverage. 

Learn more about the large group updates and discount program.

Adapting Benefits to The Changing Workforce

While COVID-19 has pushed many companies to offer greater flexibility around where employees work, more adaptation is required to meet the needs of today’s evolving workforce. Companies must consider not just a hybrid or fully remote work model, but also their benefits package.

By enhancing benefits packages with Specialty Accounts, employers can better meet employees’ needs, attract and retain talent, and drive business recovery.

Specialty Accounts

• Can be designed to cover a wide variety of expenses.
• Allow employers to set eligibility limits, how the account is funded, and whether funds roll over, etc.
• Enable a maximum spend per person over a certain period to control costs.

Workplace Ideas Employees Will Love

• Cover work essentials like internet and job related expenses.
• Design an alternate commuter benefit program.
• Create a general well-being account, beyond the standard gym/fitness reimbursement, covering fitness and mental health apps.
• Treat employees to meal services.

Learn how Specialty Accounts can help employers adapt to the changing workforce. Get the details.

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