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.

Trio HMO Plans Reduce Costs and Simplify Healthcare

Help your employers reduce costs and simplify healthcare for employees and their families with Blue Shield's Trio HMO plans.

Trio HMO plans offer:

• 12%-15% premium savings, compared to typical HMO plans, and lower cost trends without shifting costs to employees through higher deductibles and copays.
• More coordinated care for employees and families, which can translate to a faster return to work and a higher level of employee productivity and wellness.
• Shield Concierge – easy no-cost access for members to a dedicated team of health advocates, registered nurses, social workers, health coaches, and pharmacists.
• Wellvolution – new digital platform for preventive care, disease reversal, and overall well-being. Lifestyle programs focus on nutrition management, physical activity, stress/coping/resilience, smoking cessation and nicotine replacement therapy, weight loss and management, and chronic condition management.
• A wide range of Discount Programs for fitness and exercise, vision services, and alternative care.

Learn more about the quality and affordability of Blue Shield's Trio HMO plans.

On May 28, 2019, the IRS announced Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits for 2020 will rise modestly. For a summary of those adjustments and other applicable limits, check out this table.

Claremont’s HSA partner Sterling Administration reports that the average annual contribution made to its accounts is $1,933. Just under half of the contributions to these accounts are made by employers.

Contact us for more information on HSA-qualified high-deductible health plan options for your groups.

Ease Adds Beam Dental Connection

Ease has partnered with Beam Dental, the nation’s leader in innovative dental benefits. This connection is part of EaseConnect+ and allows brokers to offer a faster, easier, and more efficient enrollment experience for small businesses looking to take advantage of Beam’s unique benefits. Available for new and existing Beam Dental business, this connection is included with a broker's subscription at no additional cost and for any group size.

Save Up to 30% on Your New Ease Subscription
As a Claremont client, you're eligible for up to 30% savings on the first year of your Ease annual subscription (offer ends June 30, 2019). Learn more.

Ease Innovation Conference June 17-18, 2019

Meet us at the GA Quick Connect at the Ease Innovation Conference (EIC19) in Las Vegas next week. Learn about our services to support Ease enrollments and other group benefits administration, and see how our small group experts help you win new and retain existing clients – all at no cost to brokers. 

GA Quick Connect (Two-Part 60 Minutes Each) Session:

• Monday, June 17, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
• Tuesday, June 18, 8:15 am - 9:15 am

Pre-register for your GA Quick Connect session now!

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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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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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