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Dickerson Update, December 5 – 2020 Broker Bonus, Compliance Assessment Tool and More!
CaliforniaChoice Provides Clarification on Provider Network Anthem Blue Cross inadvertently included ZIP Code 92365 in their CaliforniaChoice HMO network service area listing. There are no Anthem Blue Cross providers available in that ZIP Code. CaliforniaChoice removed ZIP Code 92365 from quoting. For more information, please contact your Dickerson Account Executive. Kaiser’s New 2020 Broker Bonus ... Read moreDickerson Update, November 22 – Special Enrollment Period is Here – Get Your Groups Enrolled Now!
The Special Enrollment Period (SEP) Is Here! Now is the Time to Enroll Those Hard-to-Enroll Groups! SEP is your solution for clients that do not meet carrier participation or minimum employer contribution requirements. Special Enrollment runs from November 15 through December 15, 2019.* This period is for groups seeking a January 1, 2020 effective date. No minimum ... Read moreDickerson Update, November 13 – Joining Forces, Expansions, Broker Bonuses and More!
CaliforniaChoice Provides Corrections on Deductibles CaliforniaChoice received information from Western Health Advantage that the deductible on the Gold HMO D for January 1, 2020 was incorrectly reported. The deductible is $2,800 instead of $2,700. They’ve updated their Summary of Changes and the quote to reflect this correction. Once more health plans receive their regulatory approval, CaliforniaChoice ... Read moreDickerson Update, November 7 – Special Enrollment Period for Employees and Dependents who Previously Waived Coverage
Aetna Special Enrollment Governor Newsom signed individual mandate SB 78 into law June 2019, which restored a tax-imposed penalty on individuals who do not have insurance effective January 1, 2020. While there are some exemptions to the mandate, individuals who do not maintain coverage are subject to a $695 state tax penalty. Due to SB ... Read moreDickerson’s Update, October 24 – Carrier Q4 Bonuses, Q1 Updates and More!
Q4 Small Group Carrier Bonuses 7/1/19 through 12/1/19 Medical Earn $50 for each new enrolled employee up to 74 Earn $100 per employee if you sell to 75 or more total employees Click here for more details. 10/1/19 through 1/15/20 Medical Earn $50 per employee with groups 10+ enrolled (ACE Agents are not eligible for this ... Read moreDickerson Update, October 10 – Updates from Anthem, Blue Shield, CalCPA, Health Net, and More!
Anthem Incentivizes You with Its Q4 Bonus Programs Exclusively for Q4, Anthem is offering these bonus programs! Effective 10/1/19 to 1/15/20, Anthem will pay $50 per member for all 10+ subscriber groups. Previously, Anthem announced a broker bonus program for its ACE Agents with a 7% commission on 10+ groups. Please note that ACE Agents ... Read moreDickerson Update, October 3 – Carrier Q4 Updates and More!
Aetna Q4 quarterly rate changes for Southern California rating regions 15-19: HMO -2.0 & OAMC/EPO +0.8 New plans: OA Managed Choice POS Bronze 50/50 6800 & OA Savings Plus Managed Choice POS Bronze 50/50 6800 Anthem Q4 quarterly rate change - PPO 1.2%, 2.0% HMO New plans: Priority Select HMO, Platinum HMO 20, Bronze Plan ... Read moreDickerson Update, September 25 – Anthem Offers Broker Bonus Program
Anthem Offers New Broker Bonus Program! Anthem Blue Cross is offering a new broker bonus program, effective 10/1/19 - 1/15/19. Starting with October 1 medical cases, Anthem will pay $50 per member for all 10+ subscriber groups. Previously, Anthem announced a broker bonus program for its ACE Agents with a 7% commission on 10+ groups. ... Read moreDickerson Update, September 18 – Blue Shield Announces Broker Bonus Program
Blue Shield Announces Broker Bonus Program and Clarification over Expansion Just in time for Q4, Blue Shield announced a new broker bonus program! This offer is valid for new groups or renewals with effective dates from 10/01/2019 through 01/01/2019. Here’s how it works: $100 per enrolled new member for small business Off-Exchange medical plans Additional ... Read moreDickerson Update, September 5 2019 – The Ease of Selling Anthem in Q4
Did you know that Anthem is now accepting Q4 Business? With its relaxed participation and competitive regions, there's never been a better time to sell Anthem. See below for the payment processing schedule for Q4 business. 10/1 new business cases - Anthem will process the electronic debit form on 9/16 11/1 new business cases - ... Read more