Blue Shield of California has announced their Q4 2022 rate book is available on Broker Connection’s dedicated Rates page. The Q4 2022 rate action is a statewide average of 2.9%, and the Rates page includes rates for closed dental plans, which is not available in renewal packets.
October and November group renewals will be available to brokers through Shield Renewals on Monday, July 11* while group-level changes can be made using Small Group Online Renewal (SGOR) beginning July 14.* December group renewals will be available on Tuesday, August 23* while group-level changes can be made beginning August 30.* Visit the Blue Shield Renewal Center page on Broker Connection to review exact renewal and enrollment dates for Q4 along with enrollment materials and updated rates books.
Medical Plans
There are minimal changes to Blue Shield’s existing medical portfolio due to decreased out-of-pocket maximums in many plans, no actuarial value calculator changes resulting in minimal cost share changes, and their focus on providing more plan options with a greater value for their members.
Several new plans in their 2022 medical portfolio:
Off-exchange HMO plans:
Bronze 7000/70 Trio HMO
The Bronze 7000/70 Trio HMO plan covers professional services at set copayments not subject to deductible. This plan has comparably richer benefits at a lower cost versus rival health plans. Trio HMO Bronze includes integrated pharmacy deductibles, flat copays, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage, and 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 your clients looking for cost-effective options with great coverage. Beginning with Q3 2022 enrollments, you will earn an additional bonus for each member enrolling in this plan for both renewals and new group sales. More information coming soon!
Silver HMO 2750/65
This plan provides a great lower cost option with the richness that a Silver plan offers. Benefits includes flat copays for office visits, tier 1, and tier 2 prescription drugs that are not subject to the deductible.
Off-exchange PPO plans:
Bronze PPO 5500/65 and Bronze 6500/70
The new bronze plans feature competitive pricing with lower medical deductible and pharmacy deductibles. These plans include first-dollar coverage for primary care, specialist, and mental health office visits, which means immediate access to these benefits.
* Dates subject to change
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