A Lower-Cost HMO Option for Your Bay Area Quotes

Looking for another competitive option for Bay Area groups? Balance by CCHP is an excellent complement to Blue Shield or Kaiser plans, giving employers a lower-cost HMO option for employees who live in San Francisco, San Mateo, or Alameda counties.

Why quote Balance by CCHP?

• Lower-cost HMO option for Bay Area employees.
• Access to Hill Physicians Medical Group and Jade Medical Group.
• 20+ in-network hospitals across San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda counties.
• Amazon One Medical membership included at no additional cost ($199 value).
• Integrated Eastern and Western medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and wellness programs.
• Access to 3,000+ doctors, specialists, and facilities throughout the region.

Broker Takeaway
For groups with employees in the service area, consider quoting Balance alongside Blue Shield or Kaiser. It's an easy way to expand employee choice while helping employers manage healthcare costs.

Request a quote or learn more about when Balance by CCHP may be the right fit for your clients.

Blue Shield Restores In-Network Access to Community Medical Centers

Good news for brokers with clients in the Central Valley—Blue Shield of California and Community Medical Centers (CMC) have reached a new agreement, restoring in-network access for members across Blue Shield plans.

The renewed agreement includes:

• Community Regional Medical Center
• Clovis Community Hospital
• Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
• Community Health Partners Medical Group

The agreement also expands access to care throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

Broker Takeaway
Blue Shield is once again a strong option for groups that depend on Community Medical Centers and Community Health Partners. If you've been holding off on quoting Blue Shield because of the contract negotiations, this agreement removes a major concern for many Central Valley employers.

Contact us today for a Blue Shield quote.

Celebrating Five Years with Lea Torres

This month we're celebrating Lea Torres and her five-year anniversary with Claremont Insurance Services!

Over the past five years, Lea has become an invaluable member of our Broker Service team. Whether she's assisting with new business, supporting renewals, or resolving service issues, she's known for her positive attitude and commitment to finding solutions for brokers and their clients.

"Lea is someone our brokers and teammates can always count on. She approaches every request with a positive attitude, works diligently to find solutions, and genuinely cares about helping others. Her kindness, efficiency, and commitment to outstanding service make her an invaluable member of our team. We're grateful for everything she brings to Claremont and look forward to celebrating many more milestones together."
— Laura Hogsed, Director, Broker Solutions & Service Operations

At Claremont, experienced team members like Lea help deliver the responsive, knowledgeable service our brokers count on every day.

Congratulations, Lea, on this well-deserved milestone, and thank you for five wonderful years. View Lea's profile.

As always, we'll keep you informed about healthcare issues and news affecting you and your clients. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you succeed.

Questions?
Contact The Answer Team at 800.696.4543 or info@claremontcompanies.com.