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Oscar Health Plans Offered in 2020 for
Los Angeles and Orange Counties

To expand coverage options for small businesses, Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has added Oscar, an Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO). Available in Los Angeles and Orange Counties in 2020, every Oscar plan includes free 24/7 access to telemedicine and referrals are never required to see a specialist.* To navigate health coverage questions, employees receive personalized support from a dedicated concierge team.

With this new expansion, CCSB now offers five carriers in 2020: Blue Shield of California PPO/HMOs, Health Net PPOs, Kaiser HMOs, Sharp HMOs, and Oscar EPOs. Learn more and get the 2020 Network Summary. 

*See plan for details. Employees can go directly to any in-network specialist.

Easier and Faster Enrollment for
Start-Up and Spin-Off Groups

Updated underwriting guidelines make it easier and faster to enroll your new clients. In lieu of payroll documents, Blue Shield will accept simple attestation forms and W-4 forms for these groups. Other standard documentation is still required. Get the details and the new attestation forms.

Q1-2020 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison

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.

Discover the best value in your region and statewide, download our Q1-2020 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison.

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Questions?
Contact the small group experts at 800.696.4543 or info@claremontcompanies.com.

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