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The numerous wildfires that raged through California have created catastrophic damage and loss of life, in addition to taking a toll on families and loved ones. To help, Principal and Delta Dental are offering support services.
New small groups requesting a January 1, 2020, effective date are eligible for coverage without meeting the minimum participation and contribution requirements during a special enrollment period (SEP). Blue Shield is extending this SEP from the standard November 15 through December 15 dates and will accept submissions all the way through December 31.
Groups enrolling during the special enrollment period must meet all other small group eligibility requirements. Learn more.
As work and life continue to blend and unemployment remains low, the competition for employee talent is intense. Small businesses are seeking solutions to help their companies tackle the challenge of attracting and retaining employees. Strategic benefits can play a pivotal role.
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.
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IN THIS ISSUE Support Services for Those Impacted by The California Wildfires ---------------------------------- Blue Shield of CA Special Enrollment Period Extended Through The End of The Year ---------------------------------- MetLife Report: How Small Businesses Can Compete and Thrive ---------------------------------- Just-Released Q1-2020 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison
IMPORTANT DATES November 6 • Application Deadline: - Blue Shield of CA - MetLife ---------------------------------- November 7 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- November 14 • OCAHU-NAHU Live Webinar: Medicare for All and The 2020 Elections • VCAHU Vanguard Event ---------------------------------- November 15 • Application Deadline: - TASC ---------------------------------- November 20 • SAHU Lunch ---------------------------------- November 21 • DCAHU Lunch/CE • LAAHU Webinar • NCAHU Holiday Mixer ---------------------------------- November 22 • Application Deadline: - Covered California for Small Business ---------------------------------- November 25 • Application Deadline: - Chinese Community Health Plan ---------------------------------- November 27 • Application Deadline: - Reliance Standard ---------------------------------- December 4 • Application Deadline: - Delta Dental ---------------------------------- December 5 • Application Deadline: - Allied Benefit Suite - Blue Shield of CA - Humana - MetLife ---------------------------------- December 6 • Application Deadline: - Beam Dental - Choice Builder - Principal - UnitedHealthcare ---------------------------------- December 10 • OCAHU Holiday Party • VCAHU Charity + Holiday Event ---------------------------------- December 17 • LAAHU Holiday Party
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