Time-Limited Broker Quoting Promotions

Cigna + Oscar is rewarding you for including C+O in your marketing. Get a gift card for considering the advantages of Cigna + Oscar's California Small Group plans.

1) Quote Promotion
Get a $20 Amazon gift card when you run a C+O quote for a California group with at least 4 employees between April 26, 2021 and May 7, 2021. Contact Claremont to schedule a brief quote review to earn your gift card.

2) Client Presentation Promotion
Through May 7, 2021, invite a member of the Cigna + Oscar team to your virtual finalist meetings and get a $25 UberEats gift card.

With rates comparable to Kaiser, and networks that include UCSF, Stanford, and Sutter, Cigna + Oscar brings together the power of Cigna’s nationwide and local provider networks, and Oscar's member-focused tech-driven experience, to deliver small group health insurance that understands the unique needs of California small businesses and their employees.

Contact your sales team or quotes@claremontcompanies.com to get a quote and qualify for the promotions.

Cigna + Oscar Addition, Q3-2021 Updates, and
Choice Builder Rate Pass

CaliforniaChoice is adding Cigna + Oscar to their portfolio effective July 1, 2021. See below for more information plus other Q3 updates and the Choice Builder rate pass.

Cigna + Oscar Addition
Cigna + Oscar is included in the portfolio effective July 1, 2021. Eight plans from the LocalPlus network are available. Learn more.

Other Q3-2021 Updates

• UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is adding the Harmony network with 7 new HMO plans, across 3 metal tiers.
• New medical rates for Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna + Oscar, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, Oscar, and UHC.
• Zip codes added for Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus network and UHC Harmony network.
• 2 New HSA contribution scenarios.
• Only updated applications for July 1, 2021 will be accepted.

Choice Builder Q3 Rate Pass
All carriers and plans will have rate passes for July 1 - September 1, 2021 effective dates.

Get the details.

May 13-14: LAAHU Annual Symposium with
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara

Register to attend LAAHU's virtual Annual Symposium featuring California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.

It's the largest in the state and includes updates from D.C., breakout sessions for Wellness & Mental Health, Technology, Compliance, and Small & Large Employers. Once again, this will be the premier networking and educational gathering of insurance professionals in Southern California.

• Date: May 13-14, 2021
• Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Place: Online
• Price: $39 Members, $49 Non-Members

Register now!

COBRA Premium Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy – between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021 – for individuals whose reduction in hours or involuntary termination of employment makes them eligible for COBRA continuation coverage during this period.

The administration of the COBRA subsidy includes requirements of employers, plan sponsors and COBRA administrators, who will need to take prompt action to ensure compliance. Brokers will want to familiarize themselves with the new subsidy and the requirements of employers.

Employers that provide coverage subject to federal COBRA law should consult their COBRA administrator. Claremont can assist brokers looking to partner with a COBRA administrator.

Employers that provide coverage subject to Cal-COBRA law should look out for information being provided by their medical carriers. Brokers should do the same. Claremont can help brokers find answers to questions they may have.

Get helpful broker and employer resources to navigate the new COBRA premium subsidy.

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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.