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BCBS Mandatory Broker Training for SEP Process (individual)
BCBS of TX requires all brokers who sell individual policies to complete a mandatory Special Enrollment Period (SEP) process training … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2020, BCBS, individual market, medical, special enrollment period
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Memorial Hermann Small Group Plan Changes in 2020
For 2020 effective dates, Memorial Hermann modified a few benefits on their existing 2019 small group and Hybrid plans. The … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2019, 2020, medical, Memorial Hermann, self-funded, small group
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BCBS Offering First Year Renewal Rate Cap on New Mid-Market Business Dec 2019 – Mar 2020
BCBS will give a first year renewal rate cap of 9.5% to all new mid-market (51-150 segment) medical cases written … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2019, 2020, BCBS, large group, medical
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All Savers Offering 15 Month Rate Guarantees Nov 2019 – Jan 2020
All Savers will offer a 15 month rate guarantee to groups effective or renewing Nov 2019 through Jan 2020.
Renewing Groups … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2019, 2020, All Savers, medical, self-funded, small group
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BCBS: Initial Premium Payment not Required for Off-Exchange Applications
BCBS recent implemented a new business rule in their Retail Shopping Cart and Retail Producer Portal to allow individual under … FULL STORY
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Humana Offering Shortened Plan Year Renewals to Transitional Relief Groups
Important update Apr 1, 2019. The original article is preserved below for historical reference.
On Mar 25, 2019, CMS extended … FULL STORY
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Humana Offering 15 Month Rate Guarantees Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 on Level Funded Plans
Humana is offering 15 month rate guarantees on Level Funded Premium (LFP) plans to small groups effective or renewing Dec … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2018, 2019, humana, medical, self-funded, small group
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UHC Information about Eligibility Verification Audits
UnitedHealthcare routinely audits the eligibility of a random selection of existing customers in conjunction with each group’s renewal each year. … FULL STORY
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Tagged large group, medical, participation, renewals, small group, UHC
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UHC Broker Resource Guide – Link to Kits Always Updated
UHC maintains broker resource guides containing enrollment applications, product grids, broker licensing and commission forms, underwriting checklists, and other miscellaneous … FULL STORY
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Tagged All Savers, ancillary, appointment, brokers, medical, self-funded, small group, Texas, UHC, Underwriting
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