Bronze 7000/70 Trio HMO features rich benefits for the cost-conscious
Every business has unique requirements – and our priority is to present health plan solutions that offer greater value for your clients.
The Blue Shield Bronze 7000/70 Trio HMO plan for Small Businesses covers professional services at set copayments not subject to deductible. Trio HMO Bronze includes integrated pharmacy deductibles, flat copays, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage. What’s more, Trio comes standard with $0 copayment for virtual medical and behavioral care as well as concierge-level customer support.
This is an excellent plan for clients looking for cost-effective options with great coverage.
Important underwriting updates and reminders
- Blue Shield recently updated underwriting guidelines, affecting the Specialty requirements for employers with out-of-state (OOS) employees. Moving forward, the same OOS rules for Small Group Medical coverage apply to Specialty coverage: at least 51% of the group’s employees (full-time and full-time equivalent) must be employed and actively working in California.
- Starting April 1, 2022, Blue Shield is no longer allowing new groups with Trio- or Tandem-only memberships who do not meet the participation requirements. Groups submitted with January 1, February 1, and March 1, 2022, effective dates are still eligible for the Trio and Tandem-only zero participation promotion.
- A quick reminder, relaxed participation requirements were extended through December 31, 2022. This means Blue Shield’s relaxed underwriting participation requirements for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25% for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
View the latest relaxed participation flyer here.