To keep you current on information critical to your business, below are updates and resources to support your sales and service efforts. To access our full library, visit the News and Industry Perspectives site.

Earn Up to $8,000 for Each New CCSB Sale!
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Agents who place new small group business with Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) in Q4-2018 can earn up to an $8,000 bonus per group, in addition to competitive commissions. You’ll earn $1,000 for groups with as few as six enrolled employees and up to $8,000 for groups with 51-100 enrolled employees. Best of all, the bonus is per group with no maximum number of groups! Get the details.

As a trusted CCSB partner since its 2014 launch, Claremont is the top producing general agency in our sales territory. From agent certification and quoting to assessing new group eligibility and resolving post-enrollment issues, our CCSB experts will provide guidance and support every step of the way—all at no cost. 

Small Business Broker Roadshow Now On Demand

Start charting your course for success by viewing Blue Shield’s Online Roadshow on demand. Prepare for a big fourth quarter and learn more ways to offer your clients dependable, affordable, quality coverage, in addition to smart solutions for controlling costs.

Topics Include:

• Streamlining renewals and new group submissions.
• An in-depth preview of the 2019 product portfolio.

Download and View The:

• Presentation deck.
• Questions Answered document.
• Tiered Pharmacy Network document.
• Presentation on demand.
  

Easier New Sales Submissions

To make sales submissions easier for you and your small group clients, Blue Shield is implementing the following changes:

• Individual coverage will be accepted as a valid waiver beginning with October 1, 2018 effective dates.
• Through March 2019, new groups will be accepted with as few as 25% of eligible employees (5 minimum) enrolled.
• Trio HMO may be offered within any Blue Shield of California small group plan package.
• The deposit check may be as low as 25% of the first month's premium due.
• No DE9C required for groups of 5 or more enrolling in medical plans.*

Learn more about Blue Shield's underwriting guidelines and get access to additional resources.

The Age Band Rate Increase:
How to Explain The Impact to Employers

Beginning in 2018, for the individual and small group markets, the ACA created seven age bands and modified the formulas used to set rates for enrollees who are under 21. Previously, there was only one age band and one rate for those under 21. The new formulas are 20% to 53% higher than the previous formulas. Due to this ACA mandated change, rates for enrollees under 21 (including dependents) may be subject to moderate to significant rate increases in 2018. To educate employers on the revised age bands and formulas, download our Broker ToolKit.

Question
What is the special open enrollment period? Get the answer.

With our convenient FAQs, quickly find answers about the ACA, Covered California for Small Business, the San Francisco Ordinance and, in the General section, managing your agency during times of change.

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Your success is important to us, and we’re actively working on new solutions to support you throughout the year. To get the latest news via text messaging in the future, simply provide your cell phone number here.

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

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

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