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Covered California for Small Business – Blue Shield of CA Plan Changes and Bonus

Aug 7, 2023, 3 Minute Read

Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is pleased to introduce several new Blue Shield of CA plans that are now available for quoting. Carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of your valued employers, these plans are available for both new business enrollments and existing business renewals effective July 1, 2023.

Expanded CCSB HMO Plan Designs on The Access + HMO Network

• With this update, Platinum, Gold, and Silver metal level products are available on the Access+ HMO network.
• Unlike Trio HMO plans, which include Rx Spectrum, all Access+ HMO network plans will include the richer Rx Ultra pharmacy network, providing enhanced prescription benefits for members.

Introducing Bronze Trio HMO 7000/70 on The Exchange

• Blue Shield Bronze Trio HMO 7000/70 + Child Dental offers professional services not subject to a deductible, allowing members to access essential services before meeting the high deductible.
• Members can take advantage of Concierge Member Services and an integrated pharmacy deductible.

Launching Two of Blue Shield’s Most Popular Off-Ex HDHP Plans

• Blue Shield Silver Full PPO Savings 2300/25% + Child Dental
  – 10th most popular plan across the entire book. 
• Blue Shield Bronze Full PPO Savings 7000 + Child Dental
  – 8th most popular plan among new sales in the North.
• Both plans feature the Full PPO network. And in both plans, the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum (OOPM) are the same resulting in no additional costs to the member after the deductible is met.

With these upgrades, your small business clients across California can offer their employees even more healthcare options, providing them with greater flexibility and choice. To learn more, download the flyer.

All Blue Shield plans through CCSB provide members access to Wellvolution (including Headspace and Ginger), Teladoc Mental Health, Nurse Help 24/7, LifeReferrals 24/7, and the Blue Card program for when members are outside of California.

‘A Partnership That Pays’ Broker Bonus Program

With the CCSB bonus program, agents who place new small group business with CCSB from July 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024, can earn up to a $12,000 bonus per group, in addition to competitive commissions. To qualify for the first bonus tier of $1,000, agencies must submit a minimum of three groups with four enrolled employees. Best of all, the bonus is per group with no maximum number of groups! Download the flyer for details.

In addition to California’s most comprehensive access to doctors and hospitals, CCSB health plans offer choice and control, with:

• Full-network PPO from Blue Shield.
• HMO offerings from Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, and Sharp Health Plan.
• New Blue Shield plans.
• 4-tier selection.
• Single bill.

Partner with Claremont for:

• Help understanding employers’ needs to deliver the right benefits solutions.
• Assistance with small group sales, enrollments, and renewals.
• Actionable solutions and practical tips, such as:
  – Advantages for Agents and Employers
  – Agent Resources
  – Health Care Tax Credit Solution
  – Top 20 Lowest Cost Medical Plans
• Expertise and support behind the scenes — all at no cost to you.

As a trusted CCSB partner since its 2014 launch, we are a 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.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive health coverage and earn attractive bonuses. Contact us today for a Covered California for Small Business quote!

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

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