Q1-2021 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison

Get a quick assessment of the leading carrier with the best value with our new Q1-2021 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 Q1-2021 Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison.

2020 Premium Credit Program

To help ease the financial strain on employer groups, Blue Shield is applying a one-time premium credit to their November billing cycle.

A one-time 10% credit on monthly medical premiums and a 30% credit on monthly dental and/or vision premiums will be calculated based on the customer's October premium and it'll be reflected on the November billing statement. Groups through Covered California will have the credit applied to their December bills. Learn more.

Specialty Plans Update

UnitedHealthcare has announced the following updates to their specialty plans:

• Specialty rate pass.
  • In-force dental and vision renewing through April 2021 will receive a rate pass or better.
  • In-force basic life, supplemental life, STD and LTD renewing through January 2021 will receive a rate pass or better.
  • Applicable for groups of 2-100 eligible lives.
  • Includes UnitedHealthcare and All Savers business.
• Dental rate cap extension through March 2021 effective dates.
• Admin Credit: Voluntary or Employer-Sponsored Specialty Bundling Program

Learn more.

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2021 Broker Bonus

California agents who sell new UnitedHealthcare medical groups (up to 100 eligible employees) with effective dates in 2021, may earn a bonus of up to $100 for each enrolled employee in medical coverage. Plus, they can earn an additional $100 Renewal Bonus for each enrolled employee when these groups renew in 2022 and 2023!

Get the details and see an example.

Millions Start New Businesses During The Pandemic

Even though the pandemic has closed hundreds of thousands of businesses and reshaped the economy, on a positive note, Americans are starting new businesses at the fastest rate in more than a decade, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Why this is the perfect time to prospect for new clients:

• Business interruptions are often the precursor to disruption and opportunity. This new surge in employer business startups presents an enormous opportunity for benefits professionals.
• 77% of employees say that benefits are a key part of their compensation (up 10% from last year).
• 66% of small businesses say that providing health insurance to employees is a higher priority, and less than half are likely to keep their current health insurance carrier.

Contact us today to develop solutions that'll help your clients meet the growing demand for benefits.

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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 your Claremont team at 800.696.4543 or info@claremontcompanies.com.